Classifying Mental Retardation in Vocational Rehabilitation: A Study of Diagnostic Practices and Their Adherence to Accepted Guidelines.
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| Title: | Classifying Mental Retardation in Vocational Rehabilitation: A Study of Diagnostic Practices and Their Adherence to Accepted Guidelines. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Prout, H. Thompson, Sheldon, Kenneth L. |
| Source: | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. Dec 1984 28(2):125-128. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 1984 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Diagnostic Tests, Intelligence Tests, Mental Retardation, Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Abstract: | Investigated practices in diagnosing mental retardation within vocational rehabilitation. Reviewed files of 113 rehabilitation clients to determine which intelligence scales were used to diagnose clients. The results suggested that many considered retarded according to vocational rehabilitation might not be considered retarded according to other diagnostic systems. (BH) |
| Journal Code: | CIJJUL1985 |
| Entry Date: | 1985 |
| Accession Number: | EJ314970 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Investigated practices in diagnosing mental retardation within vocational rehabilitation. Reviewed files of 113 rehabilitation clients to determine which intelligence scales were used to diagnose clients. The results suggested that many considered retarded according to vocational rehabilitation might not be considered retarded according to other diagnostic systems. (BH) |
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