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An Evaluation of the Social Emotional Health Survey--Secondary for Use with Students with Learning Disabilities
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Carnazzo, Katherine; Dowdy, Erin; Furlong, Michael J.; Quirk, Matthew P. – Psychology in the Schools, 2019
Students with learning disabilities (LD) represent a vulnerable population and are at higher risk for social and emotional challenges compared to their peers without LD. A strengths-based orientation is recommended to encourage building resilience factors to counteract the negative effects of LD over the lifespan. To identify areas of strength and…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Social Development, Emotional Development
Factor Structure of Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Measures of Learning-Disabled Children.
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Chittooran, Mary Mathai; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1993
Administered Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised, Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, and Wide Range Achievement Test to 934 learning-disabled students between ages 8 and 16. Principal-components analysis with varimax rotation indicated existence of seven factors: Verbal Reasoning, Academic…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Evaluation Methods, Factor Structure
Factorial Structure of the Quick Neurological Screening Test-Revised for Children with Learning Disabilities.
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Finlayson, Shannon B.; Obrzut, John E. – Psychology in the Schools, 1993
Administered Quick Neurological Screening Test-Revised (QNST-R) to 122 elementary-aged children diagnosed with learning disabilities. QNST-R appeared to measure primarily lower order sensory perception/processing and fine and gross motoric skills, which are thought presumably to serve as basis for later higher order cognitive functions. Age, but…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Children, Elementary Education, Factor Structure
Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses of the Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests--Revised with Special Education Students.
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Williams, Thomas Oliver, Jr.; Eaves, Ronald C. – Psychology in the Schools, 2001
Analyzes the factor structure of the Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests-Revised (WRMT-R) using data from a sample of special education students. Woodcock asserted that the WRMT-R measured two important aspects of reading ability: Basic Skills and Reading Comprehension. Results of the analyses indicated a robust single factor and provided little…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Factor Analysis, Factor Structure, Learning Disabilities
Factor Analysis of the Conners Teacher Rating Scale with Brain-Damaged and Learning-Disabled Children.
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Moehle, Kurt A.; Fitzhugh-Bell, Kathleen B. – Psychology in the Schools, 1989
Examined factor structure of Conners Teacher Rating Scale (CTRS) in medically referred brain-damaged and learning-disabled children and adolescents. Extracted six factors: Conduct Disorder, Hyperkinesis, Distractibility, Depression, Dyssocial Behavior, and Introversion. Results support use of CTRS as brief objective instrument for assessing child…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
Factor Structure of Intellectual and Achievement Measures for Learning Disabled Children.
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Brock, Herman – Psychology in the Schools, 1982
Factor-analyzed the WISC-R, PIAT, and WRAT scores of 183 male, learning disabled students. Findings suggest intelligence and achievement are composed of similar traits and skills. Therefore, comparison of individual achievement test scores with traditional Verbal, Performance, or Full Scale intelligence for learning disabled children may not be…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Comparative Testing, Educational Diagnosis
Psychometric Properties of a Pictorial Self-Concept Scale among Young Learning Disabled Pupils.
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Cadieux, Alain – Psychology in the Schools, 1996
Used 105 learning disabled children in grades one through three to assess the psychometric properties of a pictorial scale of perceived competence. Results reveal a three-factor solution for factor structure: (1) academic competence; (2) physical competence; and (3) social acceptance. Findings suggest that learning disabled pupils can discern…
Descriptors: Children, Competence, Elementary School Students, Factor Structure