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Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
Part 2 of a two-part series, the article highlights research relevant to learning disability (LD) diagnostic practices, summarizes a study of current diagnostic practices related to learning problem referrals, and contrasts three ethical perspectives used in judging the appropriateness of such activity. (See EC 120 477 for Part 1.) (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Diagnosis, Identification, Labeling (of Persons)
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S. – American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 1978
Current diagnostic and labeling practices were studied with 26 children with learning disabilities and other learning handicaps. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Exceptional Child Research, Identification, Labeling (of Persons)
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
In the first of two articles, the author discusses purposes of and problems involved in diagnosing learning disabilities (LD). Sections focus on three topics: the relationship between LD diagnosis and other assessment activity, the objectives of diagnostic classification, and specific conceptual concerns regarding the LD label. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Classification, Educational Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Labeling (of Persons)
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1989
This article asserts that the learning disabilities field must (1) address causality in differentiating learning disabilities from other learning problems, (2) expand prevailing approaches to individualizing instruction so that intrinsic motivation is accounted for in a systematic, comprehensive manner, and (3) move beyond piecemeal programs to…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S.; Reyna, Christine; Collins, Robert; Onghai, Judy; Taylor, Linda – Reading and Writing Quarterly: Overcoming Learning Difficulties, 1999
Looks at the problems for policy, research, and practice that arise from not carefully differentiating among students who manifest learning difficulties in reading and writing. Reviews the need for policy and practice that addresses the full range of barriers to learning so that all students have an opportunity to succeed. Concludes with…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
Focus is on a conceptualization of initial assessment and consultation, the problem-solving paradigm as a framework for guiding this activity, and a description of procedures and initial data from a demonstration program. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Adelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – 1993
This book offers an overview and a context for understanding learning disabilities in a regular education setting. An initial section offers perspectives for understanding the nature and scope of learning problems and learning disabilities. An overview of intervention is then presented, exploring each phase of the process, the types of programs…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
