Considering Research Sense and Policy Cents in the Development of a Metatheory for Learning Disabilities.

In response to H. Lee Swanson's paper, "Toward a Metatheory of Learning Disabilities," this counterpoint addresses the role of basic versus applied research, limitations of the procedure proposed by Swanson for establishing external validity and proving the metatheory, and limitations of metatheoretical research with regard to developing public funding policies. (JDD)