1. Check to see if the client has ever been diagnosed or told he/she has a learning disability. If so,

By whom?

When?

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LEARNING NEEDS SCREENING DIRECTIONS

  1. Ask the client each question in each section (A, B, C, D) and question #14.
  2. Record the client's responses, checking "Yes" or "No."
  3. Count the number of "Yes" answers in each section.
  4. Multiply the number of "Yes" responses in each section by the number shown in the section subtotal. For example, multiply the number of "Yeses" obtained in Section C by 3.
  5. Record the number obtained for each section of the "=" sign in the section subtotal.
  6. To obtain a Total, add the subtotals from sections A, B, C and D. If the Total from sections A, B, C and D is 12 or more, refer for further assessment.

Note: It is recommended interviewers ask an additional set of medical/health-based questions to gather more complete background information.

The Learning Needs Screening was developed for the Washington State Division of Employment and Social Services Learning Disabilities Initiative (November 1994 to June 1997) under contract with Nancie Payne, Senior Consultant, Payne & Associated, Olympia, Washington.

The Learning Needs Screening is not a diagnostic tool and should not be used to determine the existence of a disability.