title: States' definitions and procedures for identifying children with mental retardation: comparison over nine years.
abstract: Results of a survey of state departments of public instruction regarding eligibility criteria for the identification of children with mental retardation were reported and compared to those obtained in a review of state guidelines in 1981-1982 and 1985-1986. Results indicated that states continue to vary widely in their definitions and procedures for identifying children with mental retardation. However, over the 9 years covered by the study, more and more states mentioned or specified each of the following types of assessments: IQ, adaptive behavior, and academic achievement.
authors.affiliation: Human Development Center, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 54701.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Frankenberger
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fronzaglio
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007360:Intelligence; D014481:United States