Description: A practical text-reference on the relationship between learning disabilities and the linguistic and cognitive factors that contribute to academic failure. Among the topics explored are the theoretical foundations of learning disabilities, the nature of language-related learning disabilities, and beneficial intervention methods. The volume also reviews current trends in service delivery, such as team teaching; classroom-based intervention consultation/collaboration; and staff, curriculum, and program development. For professionals, educators, and graduate students in speech-language pathology and special education.