The findings from these studies have influenced funding, program development, education, and treatment for individuals with learning disabilities.
Research is based on the use of single subject, within subject, and group comparison models.
Across studies there is inconsistency in the description of subjects. There is also inadequate information regarding subject selection and study methodology. Limited subject description makes it difficult to interpret and generalize research findings and interferes with replication studies. Documentation of these descriptors will facilitate replication of research and application of findings by practitioners. This paper will provide guidance to funding agencies, investigators, university programs and other agencies that conduct or supervise research as well as to authors, editors, and publishers who disseminate research findings.