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Peer reviewedKirk, Samuel A.; Kirk, Winifred D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
The author traces efforts to define and redefine learning disabilities (LD). The inclusion of children in LD classes who do not meet requirements of the definition is seen as a common yet dangerous practice. (CL)
Descriptors: Definitions, Disability Identification, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textNomura, Tosuke – RIEEC Report, 1987
There has been serious confusion between the terms "infantile autism" and "emotional disorders" in Japan, especially as pertains to special education classes. Special classes for emotionally disturbed children began in Japan in 1969 with a rapid increase to over 2000 classes by the 1980's. However, most of the children…
Descriptors: Autism, Classification, Definitions, Developmental Disabilities
Peer reviewedBrody, Linda E.; Mills, Carol J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Explores current policies and practices concerning the definition, identification, and educational needs of students who are both gifted and learning disabled. Recommendations stress the need for less rigid definitions and cutoff scores for program eligibility and the provision of a wide variety of settings (resource rooms, special classes) and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disability Identification
