Follow-up data on a program that screened 17 newborns for sickle cell anemia suggests that in order to derive maximum benefit from such screening physicians need to better understand the differential diagnosis, treatment, and inheritance of sickle cell disease, and individual guidance must be provided to families. (GC)

A screening program for scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, is now required in public schools in 13 states. The history of the Massachusetts program suggests ideas for starting a program in school systems. Screening kits are included. (MLF)

The performance of 91 first grade students was compared using three screening tests of articulation: the Templin-Darley Screening Test of Articulation, the Screening Deep Test of Articulation, and the Predictive Screening Test of Articulation. There was poor correlation between tests in terms of the particular individuals failed. (Author/SEW)

Community colleges must deal with the academic weakness of students upon admission as well as their competency at graduation. Describes a program at North Iowa Area Community College designed to help students see life as a whole, gain basic skills needed in the world of work, and produce grades reflecting the attainment of those skills. (JOW)

Included is information on establishing a system or upgrading existing services, selecting appropriate screening tools, referring persons in need of professional vision care, obtaining appropriate treatment, and providing follow-up services required to ensure that all persons with severe handicaps receive the best possible vision care. (Author/SB)

The Canter Background Interference Procedure of the Bender Gestalt Test and the Quick Neurological Screening Test were found to discriminate neurological/organic signs in 23 adolescent learning disabled students. Methodological problems, research needs, and implications for the use of these tests are discussed. (Author)

Administered the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT) to 92 preschool children. Administered the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale to a sample of the group, and the results were compared to the results from the SIT. Results indicated the SIT overestimated the performance of average preschool children. (Author)

Synthesizes the common elements to be found in preschool and primary screening practices of Australia, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Describes selected test instruments used in each area. (SJL)

CHALLENGE, the gifted education program in the Kingsville (Texas) Independent School District, is described. It is explained that the program follows the J. Renzulli "Enrichment Triad Model". Screening, course content, and program administration are considered. (CL)

All methods reviewed significantly discriminate between groups of brain damaged and unimpaired children. No method, however, provides successful predictive rates high enough to warrant the use of the Bender as the sole diagnostic instrument in individual cases. (Author)

The relationship between the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) and the subject's sex and income was significant. If male or poor, he was more likely to receive a higher score on MAST. There was no significant correlation with age, marital status, education, or duration of residency. (Author/BEF)

The relationship between neurological examinations and scores on the Quick Neurological Screening Test (QNST) was analyzed for 353 undifferentiated students in the general population and 204 students with known or suspected learning problems. No S shown to have a clearly abnormal neurological examination received a low score on the QNST. (CL)

Examined the prevalence and purposes of testing children who are entering, or are about to enter, kindergarten by type of school (public or private), concentration of low-income children, grade levels taught, and number of children enrolled. Data are from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999. (SLD)

Describes the field testing of the Mississippi Assessment Technique for Identifying Learning Disabilities in Adults (MATILDA) with 97 inmates, 50 undergraduates, and 8 students diagnosed as learning disabled. Reports how the test can be used as a preliminary screening device in adult basic education. (SK)

Field tested Minimum Data Set (MDS) for Resident Assessment and Care Screening in two states. Findings and clinical input resulted in retention of 40 percent of original items, modification of 40 percent, elimination of 20 percent. MDS provides structure and language for understanding long-term care, design care plans, evaluate quality, describe…