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Atkinson, Leslie – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
The article provides a set of tables with the differences necessary for statistical significance between the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and Bayley Scales of Infant Development, McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities, Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale, and Wechsler scales. The tables are intended to supplement clinical decisions in…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Evaluation Methods, Intelligence Tests, Mental Retardation
American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2000
Six tables provide a breakdown of the answers to a survey responded to by 93 experts in the treatment of psychiatric and behavioral problems in people with mental retardation. Questions address confidence in diagnosing such disorders in this population, methods of evaluation, value of various rating scales, appropriateness of medication for…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Emotional Disturbances
