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Shaunessy, Elizabeth; Farmer, Jennie – Understanding Our Gifted, 2006
Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is a relatively recent term in education and psychology and has gained more interest since it became a recognized exceptionality in the United States in 1994. It is classified with autism under the term "Pervasive Developmental Disorder" (PDD). The primary criteria for diagnosis include linguistic, social, and behavioral…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Asperger Syndrome, Disability Identification, Special Needs Students
Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education, Bristol (England). – 1995
This booklet summarizes Part 3 of the 1993 Education Act (Great Britain) which makes major changes to the way local education authorities (LEAs) and schools must identify and provide for children's special educational needs. Following a listing of specific changes between this Act and the 1981 Education Act, the booklet briefly summarizes…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Decision Making, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Inc., Hartford, CT. – 1996
This collection of nine pamphlets is intended to increase the general public's awareness about the nature and importance of learning disabilities; to facilitate the access of parents and individuals with learning disabilities to practical information and sources of assistance; to expand access to practical information about existing research…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Disability Identification