Coding and maze subtests were used to evaluate children for verification of giftedness. Scaled scores on mazes were significantly higher though the proportion of children meeting the established criterion was similar for either subtest in the Full Scale Scores. Supports selective inclusion of mazes in gifted assessment. (Author/JAC)

The author provides suggestions for audiologic assessment and aural rehabilitation of mentally retarded hearing impaired children. A practical screening procedure is described, and specific aspects of auditory training are considered. (SBH)

Tests used were the Northwestern Syntax Screening Test (receptive), the Test for Auditory Comprehension of Language, and the Bellugi-Klima Comprehension Test. Significant differences in Ss' performances across tests were found for 11 of the 22 grammatical features under consideration. (Author/DLS)

An assessment procedure which meets the requirements of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) is described. In this hierarchical and interrelated system screening provides information and a focus for diagnosis, and diagnosis provides information and a focus for treatment. (Author)

The author argues against the medical model of screening children for the early identification of special education needs. He proposes an alternate system which concentrates not on labeling children, but on the improvement of instruction for all, an approach which is exemplified by the reading program in Salford. (SJL)

A program in the schools for screening children suffering from hypertension is described. (JMF)

Guidelines for cardiac evaluation of the child and adolescent prior to sports participation are presented including taking a history, physical examination, special testing, and stress testing. (JMF)

Preventive medicine is a powerful and useful strategy for the efficient use of our health resources, but its areas of applicability must be selected carefully, with full consideration given to the factors which are specific to a particular test applied to a particular individual or group of individuals. (Author/RK)

Examines issues related to the measurement of potential learning problems of young children. Looks at the rationale for screening, the instability of behavior, the use of inappropriate measures; defines the "at-risk" population, and problems in prediction. Presents a method for calculating the predictive validity of a screening measure. (RJM)

Describes factors that can affect the referral rate for otoacoustic emission-based newborn hearing screening and discusses the screening results of 1,328 newborns screened with transient evoked otoaoustic emissions prior to hospital discharge. The youngest infants were as likely to pass as infants who were 24-27 hours old. (Author/CR)

Asserts that although no instrument has proved sufficiently robust to recommend universal screening, screening instruments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can play an important role. Discusses the clinical issues raised in screening for a developmental disorder, including risk status, management advice, and availability of services. Asserts…

Two parts of the Autism Screening Instrument were administered to 13 individuals with deafness and autism (ages 15-24), individuals with autism (n=12), and individuals with deafness and learning disabilities (n=15). No differences in symptomatology were found between those who had autism, although those with deafness were diagnosed with autism…

Examines the predictive validity of a screening test for children with mild learning problems. Scores on a cognitive battery were evaluated in terms of the accuracy with which they predicted the classification of children into regular or special education. A classification accuracy level of 79% was achieved for the exceptional children, and 70%…