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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities"”.
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Definitions and Criteria Used by State Education Departments for Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities
<p>The definition of specific learning disabilities (SLD) and the methods used to identify SLD have been evolving since the 1970s. There have been five studies since 1970 that have focused on the SLD definition that states used and the SLD identification methods. The purpose of this study was to …
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Examining the Utility of the Response to Intervention Framework in Meeting the Needs of All Learners
… framework is an effective means for or of identifying Specific Learning Disabilities. This study examined one school's utilization of the framework in meeting the needs of a continuum of learners from those who struggle to those in need of advanced options. A case study format was utilized, …
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An analysis and cross-battery assessment of the discrepancy model for diagnosing specific learning disabilities in school-aged children
… the current issues of the discrepancy model for identifying specific learning disabilities (SLD) and to perform a cross-battery assessment of the WISC-IV and WIAT-III intelligence batteries to determine if the discrepancy model is truly identifying the areas of concern for students being tested …
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Response to Intervention and Specific Learning Disability Identification Practices in Kentucky
<p>Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) have historically been difficult to define and measure which has led to uncertainty and controversy. The current study explored the practices of identifying specific learning disabilities in Kentucky by surveying school psychologist practitioners in the …