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Article: Newspaper coverage of learning disabilities.
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- Education
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- September 22, 1997
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1997 Project Innovation (Alabama). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The term learning disabilities is misunderstood by the general public and many educators. (Gearheart & Gearheart, 1989). Perhaps lack of knowledge and experiences with learning disabilities causes the public to stereotype persons with learning disabilities. Often these stereotypes negatively affect programs and the way in which persons with learning disabilities are treated. Unfortunately, some of the negative stereotypes, attitudes, and opinions about learning disabilities may be based on scanty misinformation found in newspapers.
Research indicates that the press shapes public impressions, perceptions, attitudes, and ideas towards persons with learning ...