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Goerss, Jean; Amend, Edward R.; Webb, James T.; Webb, Nadia; Beljan, Paul – Roeper Review, 2006
The Hartnett, Nelson, and Rinn 2004 study indicates that diagnostic confusion between ADD/ADHD and giftedness exists, and that research on medication practices is warranted. Mika disagrees, saying that there is no empirical evidence of misdiagnosis of gifted children as having ADD/ADHD. We disagree with Mika's logic, and describe evidence that…
Descriptors: Evidence, Gifted, Reader Response, Diagnostic Tests
Thurlow, Martha; Ysseldyke, James – Diagnostique, 1983
The response to a previous article by Mardell-Czednowski and Lessen notes the lack of common criteria for evaluating technical adequacy of assessment instruments used with handicapped children and stresses the need to evaluate instruments with the specific populations to which they are administered. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Evaluation
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Charman, Tony – Early Child Development and Care, 2003
Asserts that although no instrument has proved sufficiently robust to recommend universal screening, screening instruments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can play an important role. Discusses the clinical issues raised in screening for a developmental disorder, including risk status, management advice, and availability of services. Asserts…
Descriptors: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification, Early Identification
McGuigan, Corrine A. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1982
Philosophical, technical, and practical considerations in selecting and evaluating educational tests for exceptional children are discussed. The following major technical considerations are addressed: validity, reliability, sensitivity, appropriateness, objectivity, and feasibility. (SEW)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis