BJ Helton wrote-
The Bridges to Practice training put on by NIFL stressed that LD students
have average to above average intelligence.  A student with MR may have a
LD, but the distinguishing factor of LD is average IQ.


Hi-
Alas, I knew I'd be opening a can of worms on this issue... I was on the
Professional Advisory Board of the original Bridges group, and this was
discussed. I haven't seen the materials lately, but I'm sorry if IQ is down
as a criterion. Please understand that I am in NO WAY implying that MR and
LD are the same thing OR that a person with MR might have LD. But an
individual with an IQ in the low-average range (e.g. 75-90), which is above
retardation level, can certainly have LD. Too often these folks fall through
the cracks. 

Bridges leaders, what say you on this?
Arlyn