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Peer reviewedBernstein, Deena K. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
Appropriate identification/assessment of limited English speaking students requires: (1) the use of both standardized and nonstandardized assessment instruments and techniques, and (2) the use of speech-language pathologists or interpreters who are proficient in the students' native language. (JDD)
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLewis, Judy; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1989
A case study of a hearing-impaired 7-year-old Hmong boy illustrates the complex process involved in identifying a limited English speaking child's learning, speech, language, and hearing disabilities. The process requires uncovering past experiences and evaluating environmental and cultural factors. The history and culture of the Hmong people are…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Cultural Background, Educational Diagnosis, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedGreene, Jane Fell – Topics in Language Disorders, 1996
This paper argues that conventional educational and psychological assessment is not sufficient to identify dyslexia, and that psycholinguistic assessment by clinicians specializing in language is required. Psycholinguistic assessment involves use of testing, clinical observations, and language histories for evaluating complex interactions between…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Dyslexia, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedAudet, Lisa R.; Hummel, Lauren J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1990
The paper defines the population of primary school age language/learning-disabled children with communication disorders and emotional/behavioral disorders. It then discusses the language demands of traditional treatment methods, assessment and diagnostic procedures, approaches to communication intervention, and treatment modalities; and offers a…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Communication Disorders, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedCoggins, Truman E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1991
This paper presents data on contextual assessment issues, particularly in the area of communicative intent, that affect clinicians working with young children. Variables often overlooked in assessment are discussed, including task characteristics, opportunities available to the child, event context, maintaining joint attention, and responsivity.…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Context Effect, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedWinograd, Peter; Niquette, Garland – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
Feelings of helplessness can impact on learning to read. This research review illustrates problems in assessing learned helplessness, including instrumentation inadequacies, lack of comprehensive causal schemes, context specificity, etc. Observations of and discussions with the child are recommended in the assessment process. Guidelines for…
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedHughes, Diana L.; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1992
Developmental Sentence Scoring (DSS) is a measure of spoken syntax that provides a numeric variable, provides some developmental data, and serves an organizing function for asking and answering clinical questions. DSS is useful in making diagnostic judgments, selecting goals and planning treatment, and measuring intervention efficacy. Difficulties…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
