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Peer reviewedCohen, Morris J.; And Others – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 1994
This study examined the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in special education children (n=581) and children (n=135) referred to a tertiary-care specialty clinic for learning disabilities and ADHD. Prevalence rates varied depending on whether teacher ratings alone, parent ratings alone, or a combination were used.…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinics
Peer reviewedVan Acker, Rick – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
This review describes Rett syndrome as a disorder afflicting females and characterized by a progressive loss of cognitive and motor skills and development of stereotypic hand movements. The paper discusses its clinical manifestations, etiology, diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis, prevalence, pathogenesis, treatment, and educational…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
Peer reviewedKnivsberg, Ann-Mari; Reichelt, Karl L.; Nodland, Magne – British Journal of Special Education, 1999
Addresses the problems resulting from the frequent co-occurrence of dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The importance of identifying comorbidity before planning and implementing educational programs is stressed and implications for diagnosis and intervention are drawn. (DB)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Dyslexia
Peer reviewedBarton, Michelle; Volkmar, Fred – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1998
A study of 211 children and adults with autism (n=81), other pervasive development disorders (PDD) (n=24), and conditions other than PDD (n=106) found the prevalence of medical conditions with suspected etiologic relationships with autism varies between 10 and 15%, depending on the diagnostic system employed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Congenital Impairments
Peer reviewedForness, Steven R.; Ramey, Sharon L.; Ramey, Craig T.; Hsu, Chuanchieh; Brezausek, Carl M.; MacMillan, Donald L.; And Others – Behavioral Disorders, 1998
A study examined the identification rate of mental retardation, learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, and emotional disturbance of 4,161 Head Start children as they completed first grade. Only 26% of the children meeting research diagnostic criteria in these four major categories were identified by the schools. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Peer reviewedRuehl, Mark E. – Behavioral Disorders, 1998
Reviews the debate from the standpoint of entitlement about the education of children who are classified as seriously emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted. It examines how research has supported or contradicted the notion of entitlement from the standpoint of prevalence, classification, intervention, and cost. Ethical guidelines are…
Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Educational Legislation
Direct linkRollinson, Nancy L. – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Syncope and near-syncopal symptoms are common events in the adolescent population. Syncope is defined as the transient loss of postural tone and consciousness with spontaneous recovery. Although most syncopal events are benign, they can generate extreme anxiety in the adolescent and his or her family. The reoccurrence of these events can have a…
Descriptors: Medical Services, School Nurses, Identification, Etiology
Andrade, Naleen N.; Hishinuma, Earl S.; McDermott, John F., Jr.; Johnson, Ronald C.; Goebert, Deborah A.; Makini, George K., Jr.; Nahulu, Linda B.; Yuen, Noelle Y. C.; McArdle, John J.; Bell, Cathy K.; Carlton, Barry S.; Miyamoto, Robin H.; Nishimura, Stephanie T.; Else, Iwalani R. N.; Guerrero, Anthony P. S.; Darmal, Arsalan; Yates, Alayne; Waldron, Jane A. – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objectives: The prevalence rates of disorders among a community-based sample of Hawaiian youths were determined and compared to previously published epidemiological studies. Method: Using a two-phase design, 7,317 adolescents were surveyed (60% participation rate), from which 619 were selected in a modified random sample during the 1992-1993 to…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Identification, Incidence, Anxiety
Roberts, Robert E.; Roberts, Catherine Ramsay; Xing, Yun – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2006
Objective: The authors present prevalence data for adolescents in a large metropolitan area and examine the association of DSM-IV diagnoses with functional impairment and selected demographic correlates among European Americans (EA), African Americans (AA), and Mexican (MA) Americans. Method: The authors sampled 4,175 youths ages 11 to 17 years…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Incidence, Health Facilities, Social Status
Download full textGold, Svea J. – 1997
The increase in the diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and the characteristics and treatment of ADD using sensory motor exercises are discussed. Reasons for the disability are explored, including neurological differences and difficulties in interpreting sensory input. Problems with focusing and hearing as well as hypersensitivity to…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Attention Span, Children, Clinical Diagnosis
National Inst. on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, Bethesda, MD. – 1991
This report, arising from a 1991 meeting, provides an update to two of the six areas covered in the 1989 long-term plan of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. These include: (1) balance and the vestibular system; and (2) language and language impairments. For each area, the state of the art is reviewed, recent…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes
Hourcade, Jack – 2002
This digest provides an overview of mental retardation in children and adults. It begins by discussing the definition of mental retardation and the three components that are required for an accurate diagnosis: an IQ score of approximately 70 or below, a determination of deficits in adaptive behavior, and origins of the disability prior to age 18.…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Adult Education, Adult Programs, Adults
Peer reviewedSinclair, Esther – Behavioral Disorders, 1998
The relationship between prenatal drug exposure, emotional and behavioral disorder (E/BD) identification in Head Start, and subsequent special education kindergarten placement in 145 Head Start children (ages 3-4) was examined. Results showed that 47% of the drug-exposed group versus 35% of the non-drug-exposed group met classification criteria…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Early Identification
Peer reviewedManley, Ronald S.; Rickson, Heidi; Standeven, Bill – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2000
this article provides an overview of anorexia nervosa and bulimia in children and adolescents, including ages of onset, prevalence, and clinical characteristics. Behavior, cognitive, and affective characteristics are outlined. Strategies are provided for teachers and counselors who are concerned about students who have or may have eating…
Descriptors: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Classroom Techniques, Clinical Diagnosis
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc., New York, NY. – 1998
This information packet provides an overview of learning disabilities. Information includes the following: (1) the definition of learning disability; (2) incidence of learning disabilities; (3) criteria used to decide whether a person has a learning disability; (4) common causes of learning disabilities; (5) the importance of early identification;…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Childrens Rights, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification
