Labeling Preschoolers as Learning Disabled: A Cautionary Position

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dc.contributor.authorKathryn A. Haring
dc.contributor.authorDavid L. Lovett
dc.contributor.authorKay F. Haney
dc.contributor.authorBob Algozzine
dc.contributor.authorDeborah D. Smith
dc.contributor.authorJane Clarke
dc.date.accessioned2016-01-14T19:53:04Z
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-30T15:36:57Z
dc.date.available2016-01-14T19:53:04Z
dc.date.available2016-03-30T15:36:57Z
dc.date.issued1992-07-01
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this article is to explore the issues concerning the adaptation of school-based service delivery concepts for use in early childhood special education programs. The use of categorical labels for determining eligibility for preschool children is not required by law—and may be detrimental. The following concerns are discussed: (a) definitional issues in learning disabilities versus low achievement, (b) the dangers of labeling and low expectation sets, (c) repeated failure to demonstrate movement through a continuum of services (particularly to least restrictive environments), and (d) the efficacy of early intervention and school-based special services for those with mild or suspected developmental disabilities. Research is reviewed concerning definitional and assessment issues utilizing learning disabilities as a construct. Alternatives for describing the characteristics of young children who are significantly at risk or developmentally delayed are provided.en_US
dc.description.peerreviewYesen_US
dc.description.peerreviewnoteshttps://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/manuscript-submission-guidelinesen_US
dc.identifier.citationHaring, K. A., Lovett, D. L., Haney, K. F., Algozzine, B., Smith, D. D., & Clarke, J. (1992). Labeling Preschoolers as Learning Disabled: A Cautionary Position. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 12(2), 151-173. doi: 10.1177/027112149201200203en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/027112149201200203en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11244/25053
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherTopics in Early Childhood Special Education
dc.rights.requestablefalseen_US
dc.titleLabeling Preschoolers as Learning Disabled: A Cautionary Positionen_US
dc.typeResearch Articleen_US

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