Explored the utility of Personal Orientation Inventory (POI) as a screening device for drug abuse counselors. On the basis of their POI profiles, counselors were split into two groups: high versus low actualizing. Correlated clients' POI scores with counselors' prognostic rating. Results indicated some correlations for high-actualizing counselors.…

Studied the effect of different base rates of a target phenomenon on psychometric efficiency when an explicit decision-making rule was used to evaluate police officers. Concluded that numerous predictive indices would be required to screen such a heterogeneous population. (Author/JAC)

Examined the validity of a subtest combination as an estimate of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children (Revised) Full Scale IQ. Satisfactory correlations were found between the short and full scale IQ. The short form did not allow precise IQ estimation but shows promise as a screening device. (Author)

It was concluded that computed axial tomography of the brain is not a necessary screening procedure in the evaluation of the child with minimal brain dysfunction or learning disabilities unless there is evidence of a focal neurologic deficit. (Author)

A method of continuing Child Find on the local level is proposed. The method described involves utilization of the door-to-door census (already taken by many local districts) to distribute Child-Find packets containing information of the Child-Find process, the screening procedure, and a request for screening card. (PHR)

The report describes a Prescreening Checklist which has been used to supplement speech, hearing, and language screening tests of preschool children. The Checklist is designed to gain information from the preschool teacher about the child's linguistic functioning in the classroom. (Author/PHR)

A summary of evidence regarding the prevalence of visual abnormality among deaf students, appropriate planning for and implementation of vision assessment services, and the importance of follow-up services for visually impaired deaf individuals is presented. The results of seven assessment studies based in educational programs for the deaf are…

Focuses on characteristics of learning disabled children, definitions and etiologies of learning disabilities, and screening and intervention procedures. Also reviews recent research on learning disabilities, and suggests future directions for child welfare professionals. (CM)

The authors describe a precision teaching screening procedure used in a public school setting. Screening material is based upon the basic skills that were taught during the previous year and consists of one-minute performance samples taken on 10 consecutive school days. (Author)

The English Picture Vocabulary Test and the Croydon Checklist (for teachers) were used for screening along with a standardized reading test to measure the predictive validity of the screening instruments. Results indicated that a number of children were misclassified and reasons for this, such as teachers' misconceptions, are discussed. (PHR)

General educational quality can only be improved through the development of effective screening techniques regarding candidates for admission to teacher education institutions. (LH)

The application of visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) -- a testing procedure involving the use of visual stimuli following auditory responses -- was studied with 21 mentally handicapped children (ages 1-6 years). (Author/DLS)

Identifies some functional vision problems and describes some assessment procedures for determining whether a child needs professional help. (MKM)

The article describes the components of individualized education programs for gifted students and reviews some considerations prerequisite to their development. (Author/DLS)

The construct validity of the Individual Learning Disabilities Classroom Screening Instrument was investigated for a sample of 61 learning disabled primary students. (CL)