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Direct linkMiller, Daniel C.; Maricle, Denise E.; Jones, Alicia M. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2016
Processing Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) models have been proposed as a method for identifying specific learning disabilities. Three PSW models were examined for their ability to predict expert identified specific learning disabilities cases. The Dual Discrepancy/Consistency Model (DD/C; Flanagan, Ortiz, & Alfonso, 2013) as operationalized by…
Descriptors: Models, Comparative Analysis, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification
Washburn, Erin K. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2014
Children and adolescents with dyslexia are at greater risk for academic failure and socioemotional problems than their non-dyslexic peers. However, researchers have suggested that individuals with dyslexia can benefit from a strong support system. Further, researchers have noted that mothers are integral to their child's support system. However,…
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Mothers, Parent Role, Emergent Literacy
Carmichael, Jessica A.; Fraccaro, Rebecca L.; Miller, Daniel C.; Maricle, Denise E. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2014
Reading, writing, and math are academic skills involving a number of different executive functions, particularly working memory. Children with specific learning disabilities (SLD) may present myriad academic difficulties, depending on their specific area(s) of processing weakness. is study examined differences in academic achievement and working…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Memory, Learning Disabilities, Executive Function
Download full textRosen, Sonia M.; Boyle, Joseph R.; Cariss, Kaitlyn; Forchelli, Gina A. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2014
Students with learning disabilities have been reported to have difficulty in a number of different executive function processes that affect their academic performance (Singer & Bashir, 1999). Executive function difficulties for students with learning disabilities have been implicated as the reason why these students struggle with complex…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Executive Function, Learning Disabilities
Therrien, William J.; Budin, Shannon Gormley – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2008
The Reread-Adapt and Answer-Comprehend (RAAC) intervention has been demonstrated to improve the reading achievement of students with reading disabilities. This case study examines the impact of the RAAC intervention on two students with reading and behavioral difficulties. Results indicate that the RAAC intervention has the potential to be…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Intervention, Reading Achievement, Behavior Problems
Peer reviewedCarrasquillo, Angela L.; Rodriguez, Judy – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1997
This study examined schooling characteristics of 46 Hispanic limited-English-proficient elementary students referred to or participating in bilingual special education in New York City. Findings suggested most referrals to special education were due to general academic deficits and reading/language factors, although few interventions had been…
Descriptors: Bilingual Special Education, Case Studies, Disabilities, Educational Background
