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Intra-Individual Discrepancy in Diagnosing Specific Learning Disabilities.
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O'Donnell, Linda E. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The relationship between intraindividual discrepancy and exceptionality was studied in 248 children in first through sixth grades. Results revealed a significant relationship between discrepancies and exceptionalities, though a relatively low strength of association was found. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Classification, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education
The Four Ws of Current Testing Practices: Who, What, Why, and to Whom--An Exploratory Survey.
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Mardell-Czudnowski, Carol D. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
Illinois assessment personnel (N=579) completed a survey designed to shed light on which professionals use tests, which categories of children are most frequently tested, and which tests are usually used and for what purpose. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Child Research
Academic Self-Concept Change in Special Education Students: Some Suggestions for Interpreting Self-Concept Scores.
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Boersma, Frederic J.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1979
Changes in academic self-concept were measured by Student's Perception of Ability Scale in 50 learning-disabled students, 18 educable mentally retarded students receiving full-time remedial placement, and 83 regular-class students. Pre-post data collected over 12-month period revealed that full-time placement was accompanied by statistically…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research
Future Research Needs in Learning Disabilities.
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Senf, Gerald M. – 1973
This paper deals with future research needs and problems in learning disabilities, and is divided into the following two broad categories: (1) supporting conditions, which involve necessary prerequisites to the research effort; and (2) procedural considerations, which deal with methodological concerns. First, the problems posed by supporting…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Educational Research, Exceptional Child Research
Behavior Problems of Educationally Handicapped and Normal Pupils.
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Cullinan, Douglas; And Others – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 1979
Male pupils identified as behaviorally disordered (N=153), learning disabled (N=172), and educable mentally retarded (N=176) as well as nonidentified normal boys (6 to 18 years old) were rated by their teachers on the Behavior Problem Checklist. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists, Disabilities
Museums and Handicapped Students: Guidelines for Educators.
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. National Air And Space Museum. – 1977
Presented are guidelines drawn from surveys of programs and services provided for handicapped persons in U.S. museums. An initial section which reviews literature on museum programs for handicapped visitors focuses on problems and misconceptions regarding blind, deaf, physically handicapped, learning disabled and emotionally disturbed, and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Facilities, Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Research
Kids Explore the Gifts of Children with Special Needs. Westridge Young Writers Workshops.
Jefferson County School District R-1, Denver, CO. – 1994
This book was written by 245 students in grades 3-8 in a writing program at Westridge Elementary School (Littleton, Colorado). The book is for anyone who wants to learn about children of special needs in the United States. The book tells the story of ten young people and the challenges faced by their physical or mental condition. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Congenital Impairments