Identifying Learning Disability Screens for Spanish-Speaking Adults

The successful screening for possible learning disabilities (LD) is a crucial first step in the process of identifying signs LD, gaining assistance and/or accommodations, and obtaining more complete LD assessment. Although Latino people are largest ethnic minority United States, specifically California, there remains clear need valid measure that appropriate adult Spanish speakers, particularly low-income individuals. This study evaluated validity three brief measures to screen among Spanish-speaking adults: Empire State Screen, Welfare-to-Work [WTW] 18, MATILDA-R. also provides an initial estimate risk population. To predictive utility each measure, 1,040 adults were administered screens then assessed indications using multiple scoring methods (Bateria Discrepancy Diagnosis [BDD], pattern strengths weaknesses [PSW], DSM-5). translated WTW 18 Screen MATILDA-R appeared most promising. A culturally-sensitive, validated will help ensure social workers other helping professionals have access legally required interventions this marginalized