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Taylor, Ronald L.; Caldwell, Mary Lou – Diagnostique, 1990
The psychometric characteristics of 12 adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and a group without PWS but with other similar traits were compared. Results found cognitive, behavioral and educational traits often associated with PWS to be present in both groups, illustrating the importance of control/comparison groups in research establishing…
Descriptors: Adults, Clinical Diagnosis, Comparative Analysis, Handicap Identification
Muniz, Linda – Diagnostique, 1996
This article on the Brown Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) Scale for Adolescents and the Brown ADD Scale for Adults describes the tests' recommended uses, administration, components, standardization, reliability, and validity. The self-report measures are designed for initial screening, as one part of a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, and for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis
Simon, Janet – Diagnostique, 1999
This article describes the Woodcock Diagnostic Reading Battery, an instrument designed to assess the abilities and achievements of individuals ages 4 through 90 in the areas of basic reading skills, reading comprehension, phonological awareness, oral language comprehension, and reading aptitude. Its administration, standardization, reliability,…
Descriptors: Adults, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education
Sutton, Joe P. – Diagnostique, 1999
This article describes the Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests Revised/Normative Update, an instrument designed to assess reading ability in students in grades K-12, undergraduate college students, and adults. The tests evaluate basic reading skills, reading comprehension, and reading readiness. Its administration, standardization, reliability, and…
Descriptors: Adults, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, College Students
Icabone, Dona G. – Diagnostique, 1999
This article describes the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, a general assessment of personal and social sufficiency of individuals from birth through adulthood to determine areas of strength and weakness. The instrument assesses communication, daily living skills, socialization, and motor skills. Its administration, standardization, reliability,…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Child Development
