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Harrison, Allyson G.; Holmes, Alana – Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 2012
A Canadian context for the diagnosis of students with specific learning disabilities (LD) was investigated in the present literature review. A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to determine the current and best practices in this field. Overall, no agreed upon definition of LD was identified, although core similarities in…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Definitions, Models
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Layton, Carol A.; Lock, Robin H. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2003
A survey of all state education agencies (SEAs) was conducted to compare regulations for the determination of a learning disability. Results revealed many similarities among the states with some variations in the SEA eligibility criteria. Identification requirements were different under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Definitions, Disability Identification, Eligibility