Learning Difficulties in Adolescent Clients of a Shelter for Runaway and Homeless Street Youths.

Barwick, Melanie A.; Siegel, Linda S.

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Publication Date: 1996

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Learning Difficulties in Adolescent Clients of a Shelter for Runaway and Homeless Street Youths.

Barwick, Melanie A.; Siegel, Linda S.

Journal of Research on Adolescence, v6 n4 p649-70 1996

Examined prevalence of arithmetic and reading difficulties in adolescents at a homeless/runaway shelter. Found that 52% had reading disability, 28.5% had arithmetic/written work difficulty, and 19.5% were achieving normally. Also found that groups did not differ in reported history of such things as substance abuse, maltreatment, court involvement, and school experiences. (EV)

Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Homeless People, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems, Mathematics Skills, Reading Difficulties, Reading Skills, Runaways, Youth Problems

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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