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Academic Underachievement among Children with Epilepsy: Proportion Exceeding Psychometric Criteria for Learning Disability and Associated Risk Factors
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Fastenau, Philip S.; Shen, Jianzhao; Dunn, David W.; Austin, Joan K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2008
This study assessed rates of learning disabilities (LD) by several psychometric definitions in children with epilepsy and identified risk factors. Participants (N = 173, ages 8-15 years) completed IQ screening, academic achievement testing, and structured interviews. Children with significant head injury, chronic physical conditions, or mental…
Descriptors: Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Definitions
The Training of Psycho-Educational Technicians (Para-Professionals) to Administer a Screening Battery Which Delineates Dyslexia and Hyperkinesis.
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Hardman, Patricia K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1984
Five of 10 paraprofessionals completing training in the administration and scoring of tests to identify dyslexia and hyperkinesis were judged extremely proficient as psychoeducational technicians. Such training appeared feasible, cost effective, and helpful in allowing professionals more time for diagnosis, counseling, and prescribing appropriate…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Hyperactivity, Paraprofessional School Personnel, Screening Tests
The Bender Gestalt as a Group Screening Instrument for First Grade Reading Potential
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Norfleet, Mary Ann – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1973
Descriptors: Prediction, Primary Education, Reading Ability, Screening Tests
Central Auditory Dysfunction in Learning Disabled Children
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Stubblefield, James H.; Young, C. Ellery – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Children, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities
Identification of Potential Learning Disorders
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Buktenica, Norman A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1971
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Group Testing, Identification, Learning Disabilities
For Prekindergarten Screening Information: DIAL
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Mardell, Carol; Goldenberg, Dorothea – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Descriptors: Child Development, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities, Prediction