I FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING DISABILITIES 1. History 2. Definitions and Characteristics 3. Theories and Research 4. Medical Aspects 5. The Family II ASSESSMENT AND SERVICES 6. Assessment 7. Providing Educational Services 8. Teaching Strategies 9. Early Identification and Intervention 10. The Adolescent III SPECIFIC LEARNING DISORDERS 11. Spoken Language 12. Written Language 13. Reading 14. Arithmetic 15. Perception 16. Social-Emotional Problems Appendices A. Competencies for Teacher of Learning Disabled Students B. Resources