ABSTRACT
Introduction by Richard L.Goldman Tonight we are really fortunate to have as our speaker Dr. Steven Forness. Dr. Forness is a professor and Director of the Interdisciplinary Training Pro gram in Developmental Disabilities at the Neuropsychiatric Unit at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has done significant research in the field and has co-authored five books, including The Science of Learning Disabilities and The Handbook of Learning Disabilities. In addition, he has written over 100 articles in professional journals. The topic tonight, “Social and Emotional Dimensions of Learning Disabilities,” is a crucial topic for all professionals and parents. Without further ado, it is my pleasure to introduce Dr. Steven Forness.
