JPSY_V1_N3_RP1 Marsha J. Harman S. Thomas Kordinak A. Jerry Bruce Journal on Educational Psychology 2230 – 7141 1 3 14 20 age, grade, disturbance, dysthymic, learning disability Archival records of 43 children referred for diagnosis and treatment for academic difficulties were examined to determine if WISC-III scores correlated with diagnosis. Results revealed a significant difference for age at first referral and diagnosis. Those with disorders such as learning disability and severe emotional disturbance tended to be oldre, while those with the ADHD and dysthymic disorders tended to be younger. Similarly, there was a significant difference for grade at first referral and diagnosis. Again, those with disorders of learning disability and emotional disturbance were in higher grades, whereas the ADHD and dysthymic disorders were in lower grades. There were no significant differences for WISC-III IQs or indexes. Nor was gender a significant variable. November 2007 - January 2008 Copyright & copy; 2008 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=443