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Comparing Three Patterns of Strengths and Weaknesses Models for the Identification of Specific Learning Disabilities
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Miller, Daniel C.; Maricle, Denise E.; Jones, Alicia M. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2016
Processing Strengths and Weaknesses (PSW) models have been proposed as a method for identifying specific learning disabilities. Three PSW models were examined for their ability to predict expert identified specific learning disabilities cases. The Dual Discrepancy/Consistency Model (DD/C; Flanagan, Ortiz, & Alfonso, 2013) as operationalized by…
Descriptors: Models, Comparative Analysis, Learning Disabilities, Disability Identification
The Utility of the Pattern of the Strengths and Weaknesses Approach
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Fiorello, Catherine A.; Flanagan, Dawn P.; Hale, James B. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2014
Unlike ability-achievement discrepancy and response-to-intervention approaches, the processing strengths and weaknesses (PSW) approach is the only empirically based approach that attempts to identify the pattern of deficit in the basic psychological processes that interferes with academic achievement for children with specific learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Learning Disabilities, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Learning Disabilities at Twenty-Five: The Early Adulthood of a Maturing Concept.
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Levine, Melvin D. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1989
The keynote speech identifies six categories of problem areas for children with learning disabilities: (1) synchronization, (2) consistency, (3) methodology, (4) cohesion, (5) saliency determination, and (6) tempo. A model of neurodevelopmental functions and performance elements to guide researchers and practitioners is offered. (DB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Metacognition, Models
Assessment of Adults with Severe Learning Disabilities.
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Hagin, Rosa A.; And Others – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1994
Assessment models used with school-age samples require modification for use with adults having severe learning disabilities. At Fordham University's Comprehensive Learning Program, a screening session determines the mutual suitability of the client and the program being offered; subsequent comprehensive assessment of cognitive, educational,…
Descriptors: Adults, Evaluation Methods, Intervention, Learning Disabilities
Toward Better Identification of Learning Disabilities.
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Bateman, Barbara D. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1994
A three-stage identification process is recommended for students suspected of having learning disabilities. This process examines discrepancy, causality, and the need for special education, and it complies with legal requirements. (Author)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
The Building Bridges Interagency Conference: Innovative Efforts for Collaboration on Learning Disabilities in Adult Basic Education, Literacy, and Employment.
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Young, Glenn; And Others – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1994
A November 1993 conference in Seattle, Washington, is recommended as a national model for initiating change in public policy as it impacts adult learning disability and literacy issues. Participants included a coalition of federal, state, and local policymakers and agencies as well as adults with learning disabilities and persons providing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Agency Cooperation
Learning Disabilities and a Challenge to the Future.
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Bellamy, G. Thomas; Kameenui, Edward J. – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1989
The keynote speech notes: changes effected by Public Law 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act; needs for the next decade; and implications for the field of learning disabilities. A framework for change is proposed with four parameters: outcome effectiveness, services in the schools, individual decisions, and balanced progress.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs, Educational Trends