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Peer reviewedScott, Marcia S.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
Normally achieving, learning-disabled and mildly retarded students (n=148, ages 6-9) were trained to select the odd picture of a 3-picture array. Mildly retarded subjects showed large, consistent performance differences from the other groups, but learning-disabled subjects could not effectively be distinguished from normally achieving peers.…
Descriptors: Classification, Comparative Analysis, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education
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 reviewedSparks, Richard; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1992
This paper provides an historical overview of the foreign language learning difficulties of students with learning disabilities; describes a language-based assessment model for diagnosing foreign language learning problems; and discusses the role of diagnosticians, counselors, and academic service providers in the identification, accommodation,…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Diagnosis, Handicap Identification, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHarris, Karen R.; Reid, Robert – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
This critical evaluation of the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT) determined that the test items are 30 years old, scores are derived from a nonrepresentative norm group, and scores are not interchangeable with other intelligence measures. The paper concludes that the SIT is unsuited for educational decision-making purposes, including screening,…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedLerner, Janet W.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
In this interview, two collaborators in research on teaching foreign languages to learning-disabled students are questioned regarding specific foreign language learning disabilities, possible subtypes, diagnosis, policies of colleges regarding students unable to meet foreign language requirements, and recent research in the field. (PB)
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSpekman, Nancy J.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1993
This paper suggests a framework for viewing learning disability as a risk factor, noting the importance of the specific type of learning problem, multiplicity, severity, age at identification, and chronicity. Learning disability is viewed in interaction with other risk factors, developmental stages, gender, and contributions of internal or…
Descriptors: Age, At Risk Persons, Child Development, Ecological Factors
