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The Case Study Approach to Understanding Learning Disabilities

Joan Raim, PhD

Joan Raim is assistant professor in the School of Education at City College of the City University of New York. She received her PhD degree in school psychology from Fordham University.

Ruth Adams, PhD

Ruth Adams is professor in the School of Education at City College. She received her PhD degree in educational psychology (reading) from New York University. Requests for reprints should be addressed to Dr. Raim at the School of Education, City College of City University of New York, Convent Avenue at 138th Street, New York, NY 10031.

A case study can help to clarify for the student the puzzling contradictions and the range of irregularities that characterize the learning disabled child. This approach can be illustrated through analysis of the case of Jeffry, a third grader who was highly verbal, while at the same time demonstrating immaturities and/or deficits in other areas of functioning. Evaluation indicated four vulnerable areas, which were later handled during the course of remediation. Different frameworks for analyses can be generated from the case study. It offers an opportunity to use inductive reasoning in uniting theory and practice.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 15, No. 2, 116-118 (1982)
DOI: 10.1177/002221948201500212
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