Diagnosing Behavior Disorders [microform] : An Analysis of State Definitions, Eligibility Criteria and Recommended Procedures / Stanley L. Swartz and Others
- Bib ID:
- 5481818
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Swartz, Stanley L
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED284384
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1987
- 26 p.
- Summary:
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Using information collected in a survey of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the study analyzed state definitions of the "behavior disordered/emotionally disturbed" (BD/ED) category of handicapped children, program entrance and exit criteria, and procedures for referral, evaluation, and program placement. A general lack of definitional consensus, as well as lack of agreement on eligibility criteria, were reported. Some variant of the seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) label was used by almost two-thirds of the states, despite indications that both research literature and teacher training programs prefer the BD label. Twelve states reported using the definition prescribed in Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Clear and carefully articulated exit criteria were developed by only 17 states (39%). A considerable variety of methods used for referral, evaluation, and program placement were reported. Although multidisciplinary staffing is one of several procedural safeguards contained in Public Law 94-142, it is required by only 77% of the 48 states that provide procedural guidelines. Effective programming for the BD/ED population will continue to be thwarted until professional consensus is obtained in the areas of definition and program eligiblity. (JW)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Annual Convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (65th, Chicago, IL, April 20-24, 1987).
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- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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