Learning Disability Subtypes in Children with Neurofibromatosis.
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| Title: | Learning Disability Subtypes in Children with Neurofibromatosis. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Brewer, Vickie R., Moore, Bartlett D., III, Hiscock, Merrill |
| Source: | Journal of Learning Disabilities. Sep-Oct 1997 30(5):521-533. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Academic Ability, Children, Chronic Illness, Cluster Analysis, Correlation, Disability Identification, Incidence, Learning Disabilities, Spatial Ability |
| ISSN: | 0022-2194 |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the incidence of learning disabilities in 105 children (ages 6-18) with neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1). Results found that nearly 70% of the subjects were academically deficient and 42% met the criteria for learning disabilities. A low incidence of visuospatial-constructional deficits was also found. (Author/CR) |
| Entry Date: | 1998 |
| Accession Number: | EJ553925 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study investigated the incidence of learning disabilities in 105 children (ages 6-18) with neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF-1). Results found that nearly 70% of the subjects were academically deficient and 42% met the criteria for learning disabilities. A low incidence of visuospatial-constructional deficits was also found. (Author/CR) |
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| ISSN: | 0022-2194 |
