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Peer reviewedFrankenberger, William; Harper, Jerry – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
State guidelines for 1981/82 and 1985/86 were compared to identify trends in definitions and methods used to diagnose learning disabilities (LD). The later guidelines tended to delineate specific achievement discrepancy criteria. However, major components of LD definitions were not altered and IQ cutoffs were not implemented. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Definitions, Disability Identification, Eligibility, Guidelines
Peer reviewedMcGuire, Joan M.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
Analysis of the documentation submitted by 415 university students to support their eligibility for support services found serious problems in the type and quality of evaluation reports, including flaws in the comprehensiveness of assessments and the use of questionable instruments for this population. Recommendations are offered for establishing…
Descriptors: College Students, Disability Identification, Documentation, Eligibility
