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Screening for Learning Difficulty Using Teacher Ratings on the Colorado Learning Difficulties Questionnaire
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Koriakin, Taylor A.; McCurdy, Mark D.; Pritchard, Alison E.; Zabel, T. Andrew; Jacobson, Lisa A. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2019
The present study examined clinical utility of teacher ratings on the Colorado Learning Difficulties Questionnaire (CLDQ) learning difficulties screening within a referred, school-aged sample (N=519, 5-18 years). Of this sample, 419 youth had CLDQ reading scale scores from a reading or general education teacher, and 338 had CLDQ math scale ratings…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Teacher Attitudes, Screening Tests, Reading Skills
The Impact of Academic Self-Efficacy and Perceived Stigma on the Performance of Students with Learning Disabilities
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Fleming, Madalay; Wated, Guillermo – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2016
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the mediating role of perceived stigma in the relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic performance among college students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Seventy-four college-aged participants with diagnosed learning disability or ADHD completed a perceived stigma scale…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Learning Disabilities, Academic Achievement
Exploring the Use of Active Electronic Support Tools by Students with Learning Disabilities
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Crawford, Lindy; Higgins, Kristina N.; Freeman, Barbara – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2012
Computer-based instruction (CBI) programs have been implemented in classrooms for almost three decades. One advantage of CBI includes allowing the user to tailor instruction to their particular style of learning (Slavin & Lake, 2009). An essential part of individualizing CBI involves the students use of active electronic support tools, which…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Curriculum, Metacognition, Secondary School Mathematics
Challenges in Evaluating Eligibility Criteria and Accommodation Needs for Postsecondary Success
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Layton, Carol A.; Lock, Robin H. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2003
Within the United States, public schools are required to meet the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) standards mandated by federal law. Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) are challenged to interpret information presented by students for eligibility documentation in light of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Eligibility, Federal Legislation, Evaluation