The original authors respond to a critique of their meta-analysis of 94 studies which had failed to support the presence of distinctive Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children profiles for learning disabled children. The critique contended such a pattern does exist. (Author/DB)

The present study is a portion of a larger study dealing with early identification of children with potential learning or behavioral difficulties. Specifically, the purpose of this phase of the project was (1) to refine classroom observation techniques and procedures and (2) to collect classroom observation data on children in regular classes who…

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…

The purpose of this study is to determine if children identified as "at risk" on the basis of their observable classroom behavior at the beginning of their kindergarten year are also the same children whom teachers see as having problems much later in the year. Kindergarten children were observed in the fall and spring. Teachers were asked to rate…

This response to Maag and Howell (EC 602 677) reviews the problem of exclusion from special education of children with social maladjustment. The response considers the historical need to limit services to children or youth with emotional or behavioral disorders and the current underidentification of such pupils. Definitional issues are also…

Problem statements were drafted by a coalition of 16 organizations concerned with education or mental health of children and adolescents. Focusing on the needs of children with behavioral or emotional disorders, the statements cover: parent advocacy, identification and assessment, service delivery, ethnic and cultural diversity, interagency…