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ERIC Number: EJ589567
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-2194
Issues in the Definition and Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities: A Perspective on Guckenberger v. Boston University.
Siegel, Linda S.
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v32 n4 p304-19 Jul-Aug 1999
Reviews definitional issues of learning disabilities in the context of the Guckenberger v. Boston University federal lawsuit. Four major questions are addressed: (1) Who is learning disabled?; (2) How should learning disabilities be assessed?; (3) Who is qualified to decide whether or not an individual has a learning disability?; and (4) What accommodations should be provided? (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Clinical Diagnosis, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Decision Making, Definitions, Disability Identification, Eligibility, Higher Education, Learning Disabilities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Guckenberger v Boston University
Note: Special Issue: The Boston University Lawsuit.