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The McDermott Multidimensional Assessment of Children: Applications to the Classification of Childhood Exceptionality.
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Glutting, Joseph J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
The article provides an overview of the McDermott Multidimensional Assessment of Children (M-MAC), a microcomputer system for integration and analysis of information from over 30 psychological and educational sources. M-MAC's classification functiions are introduced and reviewed. Special features for diagnostic practice, professional training, and…
Descriptors: Classification, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Labeling: It Hurts More Than it Helps
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Trotter, Sharland – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
A report by N. Hobbs and his colleagues to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare concerning the effects of classifying and labeling handicapped children is summarized. (GW)
Descriptors: Children, Classification, Disabilities, Exceptional Child Research
The Implications of Noncategorical Special Education.
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Lieberman, Laurence M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
The article explores implications of the noncategorization of exceptional students. One area of concern is that those children who fail in school will be lumped together with handicapped children, which, the author asserts, does an obvious disservice to both. (PHR)
Descriptors: Classification, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Educational Trends