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Academic Underachievement among Children with Epilepsy: Proportion Exceeding Psychometric Criteria for Learning Disability and Associated Risk Factors
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Fastenau, Philip S.; Shen, Jianzhao; Dunn, David W.; Austin, Joan K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2008
This study assessed rates of learning disabilities (LD) by several psychometric definitions in children with epilepsy and identified risk factors. Participants (N = 173, ages 8-15 years) completed IQ screening, academic achievement testing, and structured interviews. Children with significant head injury, chronic physical conditions, or mental…
Descriptors: Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Learning Disabilities, Definitions
An Interview with Samuel Kirk
Arena, John – Academic Therapy, 1978
An interview with S. Kirk focuses on the educator's views regarding such issues as the definition of learning disabilities and the implementation of P.L. 94-142 (The Education for All Handicapped Children Act). (CL)
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Handicapped Children
The Federal Role in Learning Disabilities
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Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1977
Descriptors: Definitions, Exceptional Child Education, Federal Government, Government Role
An Interview with Sam D. Clements.
Arena, John – Academic Therapy, 1980
An interview with a professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at the University of Arkansas focuses on evolution of the field of learning disabilities (LD), including early controversy over the term minimal brain dysfunction (MBD). S. Clements cites a need for adult education centers for postsecondary LD/MBD persons. (CL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Definitions, Educational Trends, Interviews
State Initiative in Learning Disabilities: Illinois' Project SCREEN. Report III: Local and State Opinion Regarding the Concept of Learning Disabilities
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Senf, Gerald M.; Grossman, Ronald P. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Presented in the third of four papers on Project SCREEN, an Illinois program to identify and remediate learning disabilities, are results of an in-depth study of services provided by five special education cooperatives (consisting of two or more school districts). (DB)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Definitions, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs
State Initiative In Learning Disabilities: Illinois' Project SCREEN. Report II: Definition and Illinois Practice
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Senf, Gerald M.; Sushinsky, Leonard W. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1975
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education
Learning Disabilities. Parts I Through IV. Programs 144-147.
George Washington Univ., Washington, DC. Inst. for Educational Leadership.
The transcript of a four-part radio program on learning disabilities (LD) focuses on issues involving the definition, identification, and education of LD children. Definitional concerns are voiced by J. Gallagher, S. Kirk and S. Richardson. Controversy over prevalence estimates is discussed. Teachers of LD children comment on effective…
Descriptors: Adults, Definitions, Dyslexia, Educational Methods
Assessment and Characteristics of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder. Education of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
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Dykman, Roscoe A.; And Others – 1992
This report summarizes activities and findings of a federally funded center at the Arkansas Children's Hospital which reviewed and disseminated literature on the identification and assessment of children with attention deficit disorders (ADD). Meetings throughout Arkansas led to the identification of interest areas, and findings are summarized for…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Behavior Rating Scales
The Differential Behavioral Work Styles of African American Students With and Without Learning Disabilities.
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Bright, Tony Dale – 2002
The impact of learning disabilities (LD) on behavioral work styles was examined by studying 32 African American high school students (with and without disabilities) enrolled in a career and technical education skills center. Also examined were the relationships between behavioral work styles and these two dependent variables: (1) student's…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior, Black Students, Career Development