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Peer reviewedMagowan, S. A. – Scottish Educational Review, 1980
This brief overview on dyslexia notes the problems of defining this syndrome, presents a profile of a "typical" dyslexic child, and describes the three sub-types of dyslexia which have been identified. (SJL)
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Children, Classification, Dyslexia
Peer reviewedKavale, Kenneth A.; Forness, Steven R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2000
A meta-analysis of 267 studies conducted between 1950-1980 found that auditory and visual perceptual skills can successfully increase the accuracy of predicting reading achievement, but the magnitude of increases in predictive accuracy was contingent upon the combination of variables studied and was significantly reduced if an IQ score was known.…
Descriptors: Adults, Auditory Perception, Children, Cognitive Ability
Asperger Syndrome and Sensory Processing: A Conceptual Model and Guidance for Intervention Planning.
Peer reviewedDunn, Winnie; Saiter, Jessica; Rinner, Louann – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2002
This article discusses sensory processing concepts and their application to children with Asperger syndrome (AS). Basic characteristics of the sensory systems are outlined, a model for sensory processing is described, and a summary of data supporting the model in work with children with AS is presented. Case studies are included. (Contains…
Descriptors: Asperger Syndrome, Case Studies, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
