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Peer reviewedPolloway, Edward A.; Patton, James R. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1988
A model for conceptualizing the identification process based on a broad view of the nature of learning disabilities is presented. Four decision-making points in the identification process are highlighted with emphasis on the role of team members at each of the four points. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedMeeker, Mary – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
The Structure of Intellect approach for assessing and treating learning disabilities is presented, including a behavior checklist and suggested home and school learning activities. The Meeker paradigm identifies three areas of student functioning: cognitive/academic, social/emotional, and physio-neurological. Procedures are outlined for using the…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Wood, Frank H., Ed.; And Others – 1985
The manual is intended to present professionally defensible and generally agreed on criteria for the identification of students with behavior disorders in Iowa. Six major topic areas are examined in separate chapters: (1) overview of behavioral disorders in Iowa (historical background, assumptions underlying definition, desired use of definition…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Criteria, Decision Making, Definitions
Bryan, Tanis – 1991
This paper examines the identification of children with learning disabilities who are at risk for problems in the social domain. Based on sociometric measures, teacher rating scales, and measures administered to the children, it is found that children with learning disabilities may have problems related to rejection or related to neglect, and that…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Handicap Identification, High Risk Students
Peer reviewedCarran, Deborah T.; Scott, Keith G. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1992
Epidemiological techniques were used to reanalyze studies that had longitudinally tracked preschool or kindergarten children, to determine results of screens for the identification of educationally at-risk children. A paradigm shift is recommended, away from longitudinal studies for predictive validity and toward risk analysis and interpretation.…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Early Identification, Epidemiology, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedReynolds, Cecil R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1992
Two key concepts in diagnosing learning disabilities ("severe discrepancy" and "process dysfunction") are reviewed, and their relationship to the habilitation of learning is discussed. Guidelines are given for calculating a severe discrepancy, and the evaluation of processing skills is discussed. Strength models of remediation…
Descriptors: Ability, Academic Achievement, Age, Clinical Diagnosis
Peer reviewedMeisels, Samuel J. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1991
Several dimensions of early identification of disabling conditions are discussed, including the relationship between early identification and prevention. Preventative components are described for child find, screening, assessment, and program planning. Assumptions behind screening and assessment guidelines are discussed, emphasizing the assumption…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Identification
Cole, Kevin N.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1992
This study examined the stability over 1-year and 2-year periods of the relationship between a cognitive measure and 2 language measures in 125 children (ages 3-7) with developmental delays. Findings indicated substantial changes in the cognitive-language relationship over time, suggesting that the discrepancy model is not appropriate for service…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Tests, Decision Making, Early Childhood Education
Download full textOhio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Special Education. – 1991
This guide is the result of an Ohio task force which reviewed issues related to the identification, evaluation, and provision of appropriate educational services to children with language impairments. Two question and answer pages direct readers to the relevant sections of this guide. The first section, on the nature of language, looks at the…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLeeper, Linda H. – Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 1992
Low-cost, privately supported voice clinics were developed to perform laryngeal examinations of public school children to identify those needing treatment for voice disorders. This paper describes the model used in implementing the program, the population seen at the clinics, and the logistics involved in clinic operation. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Delivery Systems, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education
Ebert, Mary K.; And Others – 1983
This manual was developed to provide a model for evaluating programs for handicapped preschoolers that can be used by all Maryland school districts regardless of size or resources. The model has five components: (1) how children are identified as handicapped; (2) what type of testing takes place before and after a child is placed in a program; (3)…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Analysis, Disabilities
Moore, Caroline J., Ed.; Zeller, Richard W., Ed. – 1982
Eight papers are presented from a July 1982 conference on assessment. S. Wood and F. Hertlein begin with "Integrating Remedial Education in Olympia Public Schools: A Consulting Service Model for Low Performing and Handicapped Students." They describe the model's staff development modules, instructional support strategies, and management…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Lundin, Janet, Ed.; Clark-Thomas, Eleanor, Ed. – 1989
These guidelines serve as a model for meeting the educational needs of students with language, speech, and hearing disorders. The guidelines clarify the paperwork requirements of federal and state statutes; reduce paperwork procedures to increase instructional time to students; recommend service delivery models; provide criteria to assist in…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
