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The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences between learning disabled and nonlearning disabled students in skill areas and total scores on the Brigance K & 1 Screen for Kindergarten and First Grade. The study investigated whether students with learning disabilities would show significant weaknesses in language-based skill areas and whether their total skill area scores would be significantly lower than the other students. Results indicated that the students with learning disabilities did have significantly lower total scores, but there were no specific weaknesses in language-based skill areas. The need for early intervention in children with learning disabilities and the definition of learning disabilities are discussed. The problems with early identification of learning disabilities are noted, including the fact that preschool and early elementary-aged children have no