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Direct linkCutting, Laurie E.; Clements, Amy M.; Lightman, Andrea D.; Yerby-Hammack, Pamula D.; Denckla, Martha Bridge – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2004
The cognitive profiles of children with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1) have many similarities to those observed in learning disabilities in the general school population, as well as some distinct features. Approximately 30-65 percent of children with NF-1 have learning disabilities; most commonly, they have language and reading disabilities,…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Profiles, Physical Characteristics, Nonverbal Learning
Peer reviewedKavale, Kenneth A.; Hirshoren, Alfred; Forness, Steven R. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1998
Synthesizes findings from 36 studies that validated the Dunn and Dunn Model of Learning-Style Preferences. Questions are raised regarding the validity of the model, the nature of the literature base, the interpretation of the meta-analytic findings, and the conclusions. The article concludes that the model has not been adequately validated.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
