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Lyon, G. Reid – Annals of Dyslexia, 1995
This article presents an operational, inclusionary definition of dyslexia constructed by the Orton Dyslexia Society Research Committee and others. Each clause of the definition is explained in terms of relevant research findings. The definition attempts to identify unique factors of reading disability, independent of its common association with…
Descriptors: Definitions, Dyslexia, Educational Diagnosis, Learning Disabilities
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Pompian, Nancy W.; Thum, Carl P. – Annals of Dyslexia, 1988
The paper describes characteristics of learning-disabled Dartmouth College students; screening, diagnostic, and referral procedures; services and accommodations; results of a survey conducted of other selective colleges, which found increased awareness and academic accommodations over a two-year period; and a 1987 dyslexic/learning disabilities…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Programs, College Students, Conferences
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Anderson, Kristen G. – Annals of Dyslexia, 1997
Argues that gender bias among referring agents is a major factor in the unequal distribution of males and females in learning disabilities programs. Discusses the role of male hyperactive or disruptive classroom behavior in the disproportionately large number of males referred to learning disabilities programs. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Disability Identification, Disproportionate Representation, Educational Diagnosis