Operationalizing a Definition of Learning Disabilities.
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| Title: | Operationalizing a Definition of Learning Disabilities. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Shaw, Stan F. |
| Source: | Journal of Learning Disabilities. Nov 1995 28(9):586-597. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Classification, Definitions, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Labeling (of Persons), Learning Disabilities, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Theory Practice Relationship |
| ISSN: | 0022-2194 |
| Abstract: | Past, present, and future concerns regarding the definition of learning disabilities (LD) are documented. Research on efforts to clarify the LD label is discussed, including the questionable utility of the discrepancy model. An approach is presented for operationalizing the definition of LD of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities. (Author/SW) |
| Entry Date: | 1996 |
| Accession Number: | EJ511910 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Past, present, and future concerns regarding the definition of learning disabilities (LD) are documented. Research on efforts to clarify the LD label is discussed, including the questionable utility of the discrepancy model. An approach is presented for operationalizing the definition of LD of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities. (Author/SW) |
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| ISSN: | 0022-2194 |
