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Peer reviewedEwing-Cobbs, Linda; Fletcher, Jack M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
Neuropsychological assessment of cognitive and behavioral sequelae of pediatric closed head injury involves identification of manifest disabilities and relationships between these disabilities and core skills. Assessment of moderator variables is crucial for development of appropriate intervention strategies. Advocacy may be necessary to establish…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Cognitive Measurement, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Peer reviewedFletcher, Jack M.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1989
The study with over 2,500 children (ages 9-14) found the two approaches identified somewhat different groups of children as reading disabled despite little difference in performance on the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery for Children. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedFletcher, Jack M.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1992
This study, involving 1,069 children (ages 9-14) referred for evaluation of learning disability, used 3 definitions of reading disability to provide criteria for 5 groups of children based on discrepancy between intelligence quotient (IQ) and academic achievement. Results question the validity of segregating children with reading deficiencies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Definitions, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
