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Peer reviewedBowers, Thomas G.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1992
This study examined the utility of Wechsler's Deterioration Index, which compares short- and long-term memory capabilities. Three studies with a total of 120 children (ages 6-14) found that the index did not predict learning disability status but did distinguish children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder from nondisabled children.…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
