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Direct linkMcGill, Ryan J.; Busse, R. T. – Contemporary School Psychology, 2017
We address Christo, D'Incau, and Ponzuric's response to our original contribution to this journal "When theory trumps science: A critique of the PSW model for SLD identification." Christo and colleagues stated that there is an empirical support for pattern of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) procedures as a component in the identification…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Evidence Based Practice
Grapin, Sally L. – School Psychology Forum, 2018
Since their emergence in public schools, specific learning disability (SLD) identification practices have been controversial in both research and practice. The purpose of this special issue is to present contemporary research on various models of SLD identification as well as issues associated with their implementation. Each of the articles in…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Public Schools, Research
Christo, Catherine; D'Incau, Barbara J.; Ponzuric, Jenny – Contemporary School Psychology, 2017
The California Association of School Psychologists (CASP) responds to a critique of the Association's Position Paper: "Specific Learning Disabilities and Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses" (2014, March. Available: http://casponline.org/about-casp/publications/) by McGill and Busse. The CASP offers corrections to McGill and Busse's…
Descriptors: Reader Response, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, School Psychologists
Buttner, Gerhard; Hasselhorn, Marcus – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2011
Students with difficulties in specific cognitive processes and academic achievement with otherwise normal levels of intellectual functioning are classified as having a learning disability (LD). In spite of extensive recent research in a number of disciplines, controversial debate continues with regard to several issues. To reconcile some of them…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Cognitive Processes, Definitions
Mahone, Mark E.; Silverman, Wayne – Exceptional Parent, 2008
Today, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common and most studied psychiatric disorder of childhood, affecting approximately five percent of school-aged children. That means that there are probably at least two children with ADHD in any average elementary school class. In the last 20 years, there has been an explosion in…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Cognitive Processes, Children
Peer reviewedHutchinson, Kathleen M.; Mauer, Daria M. – Volta Review, 1999
This paper provides an overview of interdisciplinary assessment procedures and criteria for diagnosis of central auditory processing (CAP) disorders. It describes use of a CAP test battery consisting of four measures with results integrated with a comprehensive speech-language pathology assessment. Practical strategies for classroom utilization…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Auditory Tests, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes
Download full textAlberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 1996
Part of a seven-book series called "Programming for Students with Special Needs," this book offers all teachers information to enhance their understanding of learning disabilities and provides practical strategies to assist in teaching students with special needs. Section 1 discusses the definition of learning disabilities, labeling, and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Check Lists, Cognitive Processes, Definitions
