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Toward a Definition of Learning Disability.
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Campbell, Paul B. – 1980
The paper summarizes several approaches to the identification of learning disability and then discusses the nature of learning disability in the context of competing hypotheses as possible explanations of insufficient or unsatisfactory achievement. Because learning disability may only be inferred as a cause of unsatisfactory learning, the…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions, Etiology, Handicap Identification
The Biobasis for Distraction and Dyslexia.
Buckley, Robert E. – Academic Therapy, 1981
The article examines the neurological basis for hyperactivity/distraction and dyslexia. Overlapping symptoms are listed, nutritional and organic basis for hyperkinesis considered, and visual and motoric factors in dyslexia discussed. (CL)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Clinical Diagnosis, Dyslexia, Hyperactivity
Frontal Lobe Seizures: No Evidence of Self-Injury.
Coulter, David L. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1991
This paper describes current neurological knowledge regarding the recognition, diagnosis, and classification of frontal lobe seizures, and then critiques a study by A. Gedye which suggested that self-injury may be involuntary and related to frontal lobe seizure activity. (JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Etiology
The Self-Injury Hypothesis: Addressing a Neurologist's Concerns.
Gedye, A. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1991
This paper responds to a critique (EC 601 489) of a paper on the possible involuntary nature of self-injurious movements in persons with mental retardation, resulting from undiagnosed frontal lobe seizures. The response discusses electroencephalographic techniques, the importance of observable ictal phenomena, the need for other corroborating…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Etiology
Autism Research: Prospects and Priorities.
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Rutter, Michael – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
Research prospects and priorities in autism are discussed with respect to: (1) diagnosis, classification, and epidemiology; (2) clinical research; (3) neuropsychological research; (4) genetics; (5) structural and functional brain imaging; (6) postmortem studies; (7) other biological research; and (8) treatment research. Application of research…
Descriptors: Autism, Biology, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis
Integrating Neurobehavioral Concepts into Early Intervention Eligibility Evaluation.
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Blanchard, Yvette; Mouradian, Laurie – Infants and Young Children, 2000
This article provides an overview of the evaluation process in early intervention and describes the integration of concepts based on neurobehavior into the eligibility evaluation of the very young child. Neurobehavioral models are described and an example illustrates how the integration of neurobehavioral concepts can result in a better…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Behavior, Clinical Diagnosis, Disabilities
The Screening and Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
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Filipek, Pauline A.; Accardo, Pasquale J.; Baranek, Grace T.; Cook, Edwin H., Jr.; Dawson, Geraldine; Gordon, Barry; Gravel, Judith S.; Johnson, Chris P.; Kallen, Ronald J.; Levy, Susan E.; Minshew, Nancy J.; Prizant, Barry M.; Rapin, Isabelle; Rogers, Sally J.; Stone, Wendy L.; Teplin, Stuart; Tuchman, Roberto F.; Volkmar, Fred R. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1999
This paper presents detailed recommendations for diagnosis of autism established by a multidisciplinary panel of the Child Neurology Society and the American Academy of Neurology. The paper offers dual-level (general development and specific symptoms) guidelines for diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger disorder, childhood disintegrative…
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Early Identification
Classification of Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Some Concepts and Practical Considerations.
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Rutter, Michael; Schopler, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1992
This essay notes the complexities inherent in classifying pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), especially when a single classification scheme is to be used for clinical, research, and administrative purposes. The paper considers principles of classification, symptomatology, the neuropsychiatric interface, the value of a multiaxial approach,…
Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Developmental Disabilities, Diagnostic Tests
State of the Science in Autism: Report to the National Institutes of Health.
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Bristol, Marie M.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1996
This report on the state of the science in autism contains responses to questions posed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and recommendations concerning diagnosis, epidemiology, pathophysiology, communication/social/emotional development, medical intervention, social and behavioral intervention, and biostatistics. General recommendations…
Descriptors: Autism, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Emotional Development
Psychological Testing and Assessment in the Twenty-first Century.
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Matarazzo, Joseph D. – 1991
As spinoffs of the current revolution in the cognitive and neurosciences, clinical neuropsychologists in the 21st century will be employing biological tests of intelligence and cognition which record individual differences in brain functions at the neuromolecular, neurophysiologic, and neurochemical levels. Assessment of patients will focus more…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Tests