A Research Strategy for Studying Learning Disabled Adolescents and Young Adults

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1980-01-01Author
Schumaker, Jean B.
Alley, Gordon R.
Warner, Michael M.
Deshler, Donald D.
Publisher
Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities
Type
Book
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Research Monograph / Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities;6
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Unique problems related to adolescents and young adults which researchers must consider in designing interventions are discussed. These unique factors associate with the condition of learning disabilities in adolescents and young adults requires the development of a comprehensive and systematic research strategy. The authors present an argument for an epidemiology data base as a research strategy. An operational definition, advantages, and
problems of this research strategy are outlined. In addition, a brief synopsis of major findings from the IRLD's epidemiology research on LD adolescents and young adults is presented.
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This research was published by the KU Center for Research on Learning, formerly known as the University of Kansas Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities.
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Schumaker, J. B., Alley, G. R., Warner, M. M., Deshler, D. D. (1980) A Research Strategy for Studying Learning Disabled Adolescents and Young Adults [Research Monograph 6]. Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities, Lawrence, KS.
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