Psycho-educational evaluations for university students in one clinic.
The number of university students requesting services based on the Americans with Disabilities Act for learning disabilities and ADHD-related difficulties has increased, although there are limited reports in the literature describing these evaluations. The current study describes a sample of 140 individuals (59% women) who presented for psycho-educational evaluation at the university psychology clinic. The students were individually administered self-report, cognitive, academic, and attention measures as indicated, and diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). Difficulties with mathematics, attention, and reading concerns were the most frequent presenting complaints. 46 students met criteria for one or more learning disorders and 20 students met criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. Test scores are summarized and findings compared with the literature.
Cellucci
Tony
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ISU Psychology Clinic, Box 8021, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, USA. Cellanth@isu.edu
Remsperger
Petra
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McGlade
Erin
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D000328:Adult; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011581:Psychological Tests; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014495:Universities