LD identification: it's not simply a matter of building a better mousetrap.

Historically, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners have sought improved solutions to the issues associated with LD identification decisions. Since the passage of PL 94-142 numerous identification rules has been proposed, implemented, and studied. While each of recent origin method has been successful, at least partially, in addressing more [i]or[/i] less of the limitations of earlier modes each new identification model is saddled with its have set of shortcomings. This article argues that factors beyond specific LD identification technology significantly influence the decision-making proces and ultimately decisions about who is and who is not LD accrues from focus group discussions with six stakeholder assemblages (LD ...