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Parrill, Melinda – Learning Disabilities Research, 1987
The article reviews the role of development and individual differences in the concept of discrepancy as applied to the differential diagnosis of learning disabilities. It is concluded that discrepancy may be better used within learning disabilities rather than in distinguishing between learning disabilities and other handicapping conditions.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Educational Diagnosis
Haverkamp, Leona J. – J Sch Health, 1970
Describes recognizable characteristics of impairment, and suggests ways in which nurse can be effective member of an interdisciplinary team as an observer, drug manager, resource person, and home visitor. (CJ)
Descriptors: Handicapped Children, Identification, Individual Development, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedLittle, Cindy – Gifted Child Today, 2001
Discussion of gifted children with disabilities notes that many such children are excluded from gifted programming due to a deficit in some aspect of development. The concept of global giftedness is critiqued. Examples of gifted individuals with learning, physical, sensory disabilities or with autism are offered and suggestions are given for…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Autism, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted Disabled
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
Peer reviewedWoodman, Eve – LD Forum, 1995
Perspectives on going through the education system are offered by an adult who was diagnosed with learning disability. Experiences are shared concerning elementary school, high school, college, employment, and graduate school. Ten tips are also offered for teachers of students with learning disabilities. (SW)
Descriptors: College Students, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Experience
