Operationalizing a definition of learning disabilities.
Past, present, and future concerns regarding the definition of learning disabilities (LD) are documented. Research on efforts to clarify the LD label is discussed, with a focus on the questionable utility of the discrepancy model. Finally, an approach to operationalizing the NJCLD definition of LD is presented and applied.
University of Connecticut, School of Education, Storrs 06269-2064, USA.
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Shaw
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Cullen
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McGuire
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LC
Brinckerhoff
D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*