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A National Survey of School Psychologists' Practices in Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities
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Benson, Nicholas F.; Maki, Kathrin E.; Floyd, Randy G.; Eckert, Tanya L.; Kranzler, John H.; Fefer, Sarah A. – School Psychology, 2020
This study examined the identification frameworks, specific models, and assessment practices used by school psychologists to identify students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in public schools in the United States. We surveyed school psychologist practitioners using an online survey, conducted a review of state regulations addressing…
Descriptors: School Psychologists, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification, Public Schools
Reading Disability Spectrum: Early and Late Recognition, Subthreshold, and Full Comorbidity
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Töro, Krisztina Tárnokiné; Miklósi, Mónika; Horanyi, Eszter; Kovács, Gábor Pers; Balázs, Judit – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2018
Several studies have reported high comorbidity for reading disability (RD) and psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the comorbidity of subthreshold and full psychiatric disorders with RD while comparing subgroups based on age of RD recognition (early vs. late). We analyzed data from 130 children with RD and 82 typically…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Mental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Age Differences
Prevention Strategies for Students At-Risk for Learning Disabilities
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Turton, Amina M.; Green, Satasha – Advances in Special Education, 2013
An increase (>150%) in the number of children experiencing learning difficulties is occurring due to changes influencing identification processes within our legislative mandates (Kavale, 2005; Kavale, Holdnack, & Mostert, 2005). There are also federal mandates that set the stage for our current practice changes, a specific learning…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Student Needs, Individual Characteristics
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Learning-Disabled Adults.
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McCue, Michael – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1984
Examined the assessment processes (psychological and neuropsychological) used in the rehabilitation of learning disabled adults in a study of 130 vocational rehabilitation clients. Results indicated type of assessment was related to length of service but did not influence overall outcome. Only about half the clients were successfully…
Descriptors: Adults, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods, Individual Characteristics
Neurobehavioral Factors Associated with Referral for Learning Problems in a Community Sample: Evidence for an Adaptational Model for Learning Disorders.
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Waber, Deborah P.; Weiler, Michael D.; Forbes, Peter W.; Bernstein, Jane H.; Bellinger, David C.; Rappaport, Leonard – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
Comparison of community children referred for learning disability evaluation (CR, n=17) with children not-referred in community general education (CGE, n=161), community special education (CSE, n=30), or from outpatient hospital referrals (HR). CR group performance was equivalent to that of CSE and HR groups. Results suggest conceptualizing…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Disability Identification, Elementary Education, Individual Characteristics
Hans Christian Andersen's Spelling and Syntax: Allegations of Specific Dyslexia Are Unfounded.
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Kihl, Preben; Gregersen, Kirsten; Sterum, Niels – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2000
A study of Hans Christian Andersen's diaries from age 20 to age 70 found that his mean error spelling percentages are equal to contemporaries, but between 2 and 15 times lower than individuals with dyslexia. A structural analysis indicates that the proportion of plausible/implausible errors match those of normal achievers. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adults, Disability Identification, Dyslexia, Error Patterns
Book Review: Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years.
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Alber, Sheila R.; Foil, Carolyn R. – Remedial and Special Education, 2001
This article reviews "Facing Learning Disabilities in the Adult Years" by Joan Shapiro and Rebecca Rich, a book that discusses the definitions, causes, and characteristics of learning disabilities as well as many interventions for successful adult adjustment. The information is aimed at helping families and professionals, as well as the adults…
Descriptors: Adults, Coping, Disability Identification, Etiology
Profiles of College Students Demonstrating Learning Disabilities with and without Giftedness.
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Ferri, Beth A.; Gregg, Noel; Heggoy, Synnove J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
A study analyzed the assessment profiles of 48 young adults with giftedness and a learning disability (G/LD) and 46 young adults with a learning disability profile without giftedness. Findings indicate that the adults with G/LD tended to be identified later and have more discrepancy among cognitive assessment profile scores. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, College Students, Disability Identification
Hyperlexia: Reading without Meaning in Young Children.
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Aram, Dorothy M. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1997
Discusses the cognitive characteristics, neurobiological bases, and language and reading abilities of individuals with hyperlexia. A study of 12 children (ages 7-13) with hyperlexia is summarized that illustrates the dissociation between decoding and comprehension and the limited use of meaningful context to aid decoding. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Children, Decoding (Reading), Disability Identification, Etiology