Measurement of symptom severity and impairment

Lawrence J. Lewandowski, Benjamin J. Lovett, Michael Gordon

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Abstract

Maria, a fifth grader with a measured IQ in the gifted range (135), has reading skills that are only slightly above average (a standard score of 108). There is a significant discrepancy between her ability and her level of achievement. Does this mean that Brenda has a learning disability in the area of reading? Is a score of 108 a deficit in relation to most people? The reading score may be a relative weakness, but does Maria need special education services and test accommodations?.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAssessing Impairment
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Theory to Practice
PublisherSpringer US
Pages229-245
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9781489979964
ISBN (Print)9781489979940
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • ADHD
  • Multidimensional assessment
  • Symptoms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Psychology
  • General Medicine
  • General Social Sciences

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