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Behavior Problem Patterns among the Learning Disabled: Boys Aged 6-11.
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Epstein, Michael H.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
Problem-behavior rating scale data on elementary-aged learning disabled and normal boys were factor analyzed. Somewhat different factors were identified for normal and learning disabled groups. Implications of the findings for hyperactivity as distinct from other conduct problems and for classifying youngsters' behavior and emotional problems are…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Classification, Disability Identification
The Concurrent Validity of a Behavioral Rating Scale for Assessing Attention Deficit Disorder (DSM III) in Learning Disabled Children.
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Ozawa, Joseph P.; Michael, William B. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1983
The Ozawa Behavioral Rating Scale contains six items related to distractibility and nine items related to impulsivity. This validity study showed that the Scale shows statistically significant relationships with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised and the Matching Familiar Figures Test and may be appropriate for identifying…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis
The Efficiency of Myklebust's Pupil Rating Scale for Detecting Reading and Arithmetic Difficulties.
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Margolis, Howard; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
H. Myklebust's Pupil Rating Scale (PRS) was administered to the first (N=92) and second (N=130) grades of a middle-class suburban elementary school to ascertain its effectiveness for predicting reading and arithmetic difficulties. (Author)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Behavior Rating Scales, Disability Identification, Learning Disabilities
A Comparison of Adaptive Behavior Ratings: Revised Vineland and AAMD ABS-SE.
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Ronka, Carol S.; Barnett, David – Special Services in the Schools, 1986
A study examined teachers' and parents' ratings of 39 developmentally handicapped (DH) and 9 learning disabled children on the revised Vineland and the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale. Teachers rated children eligible for DH placement more frequently than parents. The adaptive behavior ratings of the two instruments differed significantly. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Rating Scales, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification
The Differences among Children with Learning Problems.
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Candler, Ann C.; And Others – Education, 1983
Examines differences between 45 learning disabled, mentally retarded, and Title I elementary students on intelligence, academic achievement, and behavior measures. Indicates that such students perform similarly on academic achievement and behavior measures. Learning disabled and Title I students were similar on an intelligence measure; mentally…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Rating Scales, Comparative Testing
Teachers' Ratings of the Social Competence and School Adjustment of Students with LD in Elementary and Junior High School.
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Tur-Kaspa, Hana; Bryan, Tanis – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1995
Thirteen teachers rated elementary students (n=30) with learning disabilities and low achievement as having significantly lower social competence and school adjustment than their achieving peers, but teacher ratings of junior high students did not discriminate among groups. Results support use of teacher ratings for initial screening of elementary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Behavior Rating Scales, Disability Identification
Assessment and Characteristics of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Education of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
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Dykman, Roscoe A.; And Others – 1992
This report summarizes activities and findings of a federally funded center at the Arkansas Children's Hospital which reviewed and disseminated literature on the identification and assessment of children with attention deficit disorders (ADD). Meetings throughout Arkansas led to the identification of interest areas, and findings are summarized for…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales