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Behavior Problem Patterns among the Learning Disabled: Boys Aged 6-11.
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Epstein, Michael H.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
Problem-behavior rating scale data on elementary-aged learning disabled and normal boys were factor analyzed. Somewhat different factors were identified for normal and learning disabled groups. Implications of the findings for hyperactivity as distinct from other conduct problems and for classifying youngsters' behavior and emotional problems are…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Classification, Disability Identification
Homework: A Comparison of Teachers' and Parents' Perceptions of the Problems Experienced by Students Identified as Having Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, or No Disabilities.
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Epstein, Michael H.; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1993
This study compared teacher and parent ratings on the Homework Problem Checklist for 111 children (either learning disabled, behavior disordered, or typical; ages 7 to 17). The study found that both groups with disabilities experienced more problems than the typical children, and the group with behavioral disorders had the most pronounced…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework
Strengths-based Assessment Differences across Students with LD and EBD.
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Reid, Robert; Epstein, Michael H.; Pastor, Dena A.; Ryser, Gail R. – Remedial and Special Education, 2000
A study used the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale (BERS) with 129 students (ages 7-18) with learning disabilities (LD), 145 with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), and 144 typical students. BERS discriminated among students with LD and EBD and controls and was able to classify students with EBD and controls. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Classification, Elementary Secondary Education
Reliability of the Conners Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale across Raters and across Time: Use with Learning Disabled Students.
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Epstein, Michael H.; Nieminen, Gayla S. – School Psychology Review, 1983
Teachers and classroom aides of learning disabled students completed the Conners Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale (CATRS) on two separate occasions. The study investigated the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of this instrument. CATRS appeared to have sufficient reliability to recommend its continued frequent use. (Author/DWH)
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Hyperactivity
Teacher Ratings of Hyperactivity in Learning-Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, and Mentally Retarded Children.
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Epstein, Michael H.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1986
Teachers of learning disabled, behavior disordered, educable mentally retarded, and nonhandicapped students ages 6-18 (N=1913) rated their students on the Abbreviated Teacher Rating Scale, a measure used to assess hyperactivity. Prevalence, distribution, and patterns of hyperactivity were analyzed, as well as age and sex differences.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Behavioral Science Research