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Brigid Garvin – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is diagnosed using the same criteria for males and females (e.g., DSM-5, ICD-10). Our understanding of ASD, including its etiology, symptom presentation, and prevalence has evolved significantly over time motivating several changes to the diagnostic criteria and the tools with which symptoms are measured. One aspect…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Diagnostic Tests, Observation
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Alshamry, Fareada Faiz; Eldian, Kowthar Jamal – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2021
The aim of the research is to identify the reality of learning disabilities teachers' application of the diagnostic tests with of some variables (gender, experience, academic qualification) in Jubail city. The descriptive comparative approach was used for its suitability to the nature of the current research. The sample was chosen from the…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Diagnostic Tests, Teacher Characteristics, Gender Differences
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Lopez-Pedersen, Anita; Mononen, Riikka; Korhonen, Johan; Aunio, Pirjo; Melby-Lervåg, Monica – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2021
This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Early Numeracy Screener. The Early Numeracy Screener is a teacher-administered, paper-and-pencil test measuring counting skills, numerical relational skills, and basic arithmetic skills. Three hundred and sixty-six first graders took the Early Numeracy Screener at the beginning of the…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Screening Tests, Test Validity, Test Reliability
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Wong, Patsy P. S.; Wai, Veronica C. M.; Chan, Raymond W. S.; Leung, Cecilia N. W.; Leung, Patrick W. L. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2021
The Hong Kong Chinese version of the Autism-Spectrum Quotient-Child and Autism-Spectrum Quotient-Adolescent were examined for their psychometric properties and specificity on screening autism spectrum disorder against attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. This study recruited three groups of participants: typically developing children;…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Psychometrics, Screening Tests
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AL-Qadri, Abdo Hasan; Zhao, Wei – South African Journal of Education, 2021
Developmental learning difficulties are among the prevalent exceptionalities school learners have today. In this regard, identification and placement are among the facilitators of later successful intervention for these groups of learners (WestOlatunji, Shure, Pringle, Adams, Lewis & Cholewa, 2010). However, there are not enough resources such…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Learning Problems, Test Construction
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Sointu, Erkko; Lambert, Matthew C.; Nordness, Philip D.; Geležiniene, Renata; Epstein, Michael H. – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2018
In schools, screening is an effective method to identify students at-risk for emotional and behavioural disorders. Several intervention programmes such as Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports, Response to Intervention, and Multi-tiered Systems of Supports call for the use of psychometrically sound screening instruments. This study…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, At Risk Students, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders
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Lambert, Matthew C.; Epstein, Michael; Ingram, Stephanie; Simpson, Amy; Bernstein, Seth – Behavioral Disorders, 2014
Many students who exhibit behavioral and emotional problems during adolescence often show less severe problems in school in early grades. Screening for these early indicators can help educational professionals direct support to students who are more likely to benefit from increased support. The screening protocol needs to be psychometrically…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Adolescents, Severity (of Disability)
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Cullinan, Douglas; Epstein, Michael H. – Preventing School Failure, 2013
This article describes the Emotional and Behavioral Screener, a brief universal screening procedure designed to help identify students whose emotional and behavioral functioning puts them at risk for future serious problems, including identification in the emotional disturbance category. Development of the screener drew on items and normative…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Test Construction, Test Reliability, Test Validity