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Information Processing and the Slingerland Screening Tests

Marcee J. Meyers, PhD

Marcee J . Myers is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, teaching undergmduate and graduate courses for elementary and special education programs. She receievd her PhD degree in exceptional child education from the University of South Florida. Address: Dr. Meyers, School of Education, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 28403.

The application of an information processing model for diagnosing and remediating learning disabled children is the focus of much debate. Although this approach is widely practiced in classrooms, advocated by many leaders in the field, and included in federal definitions, the empirical literature is not supportive, and many researchers are ready to dismiss its validity. One of the problems associated with this approach is the assessment instruments. This article reviews both sides of this controversy and suggests the use of the Slingerland Screening Tests as an alternative diagnostic tool for examining information processing skills. A brief overview of this test is presented as well as a discussion of advantages and purposes relevant to the information processing approach. Implications for subsequent research are suggested.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 16, No. 3, 150-153 (1983)
DOI: 10.1177/002221948301600303
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