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Peer reviewedForness, Steven R.; Kavale, Kenneth A. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
The Interagency Committee on Learning Disabilities' definition of learning disabilities implies that the presence of social skills deficits alone suffices for diagnosis, even in the absence of academic difficulties. Overlaps between this criterion and eligibility criteria for emotional disturbance are discussed along with implications for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
Peer reviewedMaag, John W.; Forness, Steven R. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1991
This article provides a brief overview of the status of knowledge in the area of child and adolescent depression, focusing on depression in handicapped populations in school settings and the implications for special educators. The article describes diagnostic criteria, identification procedures, assessment methodology, and intervention strategies.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Depression (Psychology)
Peer reviewedMacMillan, Donald L.; Forness, Steven R. – Remedial and Special Education, 1998
Reviews the use of IQ scores in determining special education placement. It argues that although IQ is central to state education codes and their eligibility criteria for special education, the evidence shows that many children exhibiting psychometric scores that would make them eligible are never referred. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education
