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.
Shaw
S F
SF
University of Connecticut, School of Education, Storrs 06269-2064, USA.
Cullen
J P
JP
McGuire
J M
JM
Brinckerhoff
L C
LC
D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis*