Part one: A conceptual basis for learning disabilities -- 1. Dimensions of learning disabilities -- 2. Concepts of learning disabilities -- 3. Etiology and medical aspects of learning disabilities -- 4. Assessment of learning disabilities -- Part two: Characteristics of learning disabilities -- 5. Cognitive problems -- 6. Spoken language problems -- 7. Reading problems -- 8. Written language problems -- 9. Math problems -- 10. Social-behavioral problems -- Part three: Serving the LD individual -- 11. Educational services -- 12. Early childhood education -- 13. Adolescents and adults -- 14. Family and community services -- 15. Issues and future perspectives.