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Success Attributes

Self-awareness

A. Acceptance of the learning disability

Participant refers to self as learning disabled.
Participant describes events in terms of his or her learning disability.
Participant compartmentalizes the learning disability, seeing it as only one aspect of him- or herself rather than being defined entirely by
it.

B. General self-awareness

Participant refers to his or her individual strengths and/or weaknesses.
Participant refers to his or her individual behavior patterns, "hang-ups," and so on, apart from the learning disability.

Proactivity

A. Participant makes decisions.

B. Participant is actively engaged in the world, participates economically, socially in family and community.

C. Participant expresses belief that he or she has the power to make positive changes in his or her own life.

Perseverance

A. Participant kept going in spite of adversity.

B. Participant expresses the attitude that difficulties are necessary to learning.

C. Participant describes self as "never giving up," "not a quitter."

Emotional stability

A. Participant does not report unstable emotional states.

B. Participant describes instances of managing or reducing stress.

C. Participant demonstrates good peer relationships.

D. Participant is socially active.

E. Participant expresses a positive, hopeful outlook.

F. Participant describes effective techniques for coping with frustrations and arnbiguity.

Goal setting and self-directedness

A. Participant refers to current goals.

B. Participant gives evidence of past and future planning.

C. Participant illustrates an appreciation for step-by-step process of obtaining goals.

D. Participant’s stated goals appear attainable.

E. Participant identified general goals early in life that provided direction to the course of his or her development.

F. Participant expressed interest in developing a sense of "meaning" to his or her life.

Use of effective support systems

A. Participant refers to support, guidance, encouragement from "significant others."

B. "Significant others" appear to hold clear, realistic expectations for participant.

C. Participant utilizes family or mentor support when offered.

D. Participant actively seeks family and/or mentor support.

E. Participant actively maintains long-term relationships with tutor, therapist.

Raskind, M. H., Goldberg, R., Higgins, E., & Herman, K. L. (1999). Patterns of change and predictors of success in individuals with learning disabilities: Results from a twenty-year longitudinal study. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 14(1), 35-49.

Publications and Presentations

Publications

Raskind, M. H., Goldberg, R. J., Higgins, E. L., & Herman, K. L. (2003). Life success for children with learning disabilities: A parent guide. Pasadena, CA: The Frostig Center.
Raskind, M. H., Goldberg, R. J., Higgins, E. L., & Herman, K. L. (2003). Predictors of success in individuals with learning disabilities: A qualitative analysis of a 20-year longitudinal study. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 18 (4), 222-236.
Higgins, E. L., Raskind, M. H., Goldberg, R. J., & Herman, K. L. (2002). Stages of acceptance of a learning disability: The impact of labeling. Learning Disability Quarterly, 25, 3-18.
Raskind, M. H., Goldberg, R. J., Higgins, E. L., & Herman, K. L. (2002). Teaching "life success" to students with learning disabilities: Lessons learned from a 20-year study. Intervention in School and Clinic, 37 (4), 201-208.
Sullivan, P. A., and Herman, K. L. (2001). Social Support for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders. Los Angeles Learning Disabilities Association Newsletter, 41(2), 11-12.
Raskind, M. H., Goldberg, R., Higgins, E., & Herman, K. L. (1999). Patterns of change and predictors of success in individuals with learning disabilities: Results from a twenty-year longitudinal study. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 14(1), 35-49.
Raskind, M.H., Higgins, E.L., Goldberg, R.J., & Herman, K.L. (1998). Patterns of Change and Predictors of Success in Individuals with Learning Disabilities: Results from a Twenty-Year Longitudinal Study. Thalamus, 16 (2), 40-64.
Raskind, M. H., Gerber, P. J., Goldberg, R., Higgins, E., and Herman, K. L. (1998). Longitudinal research in learning disabilities: Report on an international symposium. Journal of Learning Disabilities,31(3), 266-277.
Raskind, M. H., Higgins, E., & Herman, K. L. (1997). Technology in the workplace for persons with learning disabilities: Views from the inside. In P.J. Gerber and D.S. Brown (Eds.). Employment of people with learning disabilities. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Raskind, M.H., Torgesen, J.K., & Herman, K., Guest Editors, Special Issue (1995). Technology and learning disabilities: An international perspective. Learning Disability Quarterly, 18, 65-184.
Herman, K. L., & Hillix, W. A. (1995). Characterological psychopathology and morality. Global Bioethics, 7(2), 23-38.
Raskind, M., Torgeson, J., & Herman, K. L. (1995). Technology and learning disabilities: Report on an international symposium. Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 18(2), 175-184.
Raskind, M., Torgeson, J., & Herman, K. L. (1995). Introduction to special issue: Technology for persons with learning disabilities: An international perspective. Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 18(2), 66-67.
Spekman, N. J., Goldberg, R. J., & Herman, K. L. (1993). An exploration of risk and resilience in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 8(1), 11-18.
Spekman, N. J., & Herman, K. L., & Vogel, S. A. (1993). Risk and resilience with individuals with learning disabilities: A challenge to the field. Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 8(1), 59-66.
Spekman, N. J., Goldberg, R. J., & Herman, K. L. (1992). Learning disabled children grow-up: A search for factors related to success in the young adult years. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 7, 161-170.
Herman, K. (1988). Attitudes and reactions to nuclear weapons: Responses to fear arousal. Dissertation Abstracts International, 48(7).
Herman, K., & Booth, S. (1982). Validation of the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery in Interior Communication Electrical class "A" school. Technical Report, NPRDC, San Diego, California, USA.

Editorial Experience

1995 - Guest editor for a special issues of Learning Disabilities Quarterly, 18(2).
1993 - Guest editor for a special issues of Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 8(1).

Presentations

Assessment and Advocacy for Individuals with High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Paper presented at the Trends in Autism Conference, Claremont, CA, 2009.
Adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Disorders: Assessment and Longitudinal Research. Paper presented to the USC Medical Center staff, Los Angeles, CA 2007.
Managing Bullying in Schools. Paper presented at the Archdiocesan education inservice for Principals, Los Angeles, CA, Novemeber, 2005.
Advances in psychoneurology. Paper presented at the 18th Interdisciplinary Congress titled Understanding Children Better – New Results on Brain Research and the Frostig Concept, Würzburg, Germany, 2004.
Predictors of success in persons with learning disabilities: A twenty-year longitudinal study. Paper presented at the International Dyslexic Association, Denver, Colorado, CA, USA, 2002.
Predictors of success in persons with learning disabilities: A twenty-year longitudinal study. Paper presented at the annual national Learning Disability Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico, CA, USA, 2001.
Effective transition models in special education. Paper presented at the annual national Learning Disability Association conference, Long Beach, CA, USA, 2000.
Children with Learning Disabilities Grow Up: Results of a Twenty-Year Longitudinal Study. LDA International Conference, Reno, Nevada, February, 2000.
Patterns of change and predictors of success in individuals with learning disabilities: Results from a twenty-year longitudinal study. Paper presented at the International Dyslexic Association, San Francisco, CA, USA, 1998.
Children with Learning Disabilities Grow Up: Results of a Twenty-Year Longitudinal Study. Annual Meeting of the Council on Learning Disabilities International Conference, Albuquerque, NM, November, 1998.
Children with Learning Disabilities Grow Up: Results of a Twenty-Year Longitudinal Study. International Conference on Adults with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education, Kfar Saba, Israel, July, 1998.
Children with Learning Disabilities Grow Up: Results of a Twenty-Year Longitudinal Study. Orton Dyslexia Society International Conference, Minneapolis, MN, November, 1997.
Longitudinal Research in Learning Disabilities: Specific Issues, Concerns, and Considerations. World Congress on Dyslexia, Halkidiki, Greece, September 1997.
Children with Learning Disabilities Grow Up: Results of a Twenty-Year Longitudinal Study. Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Research in Learning Disabilities, Halkidiki, Greece, September, 1997.
Children with learning disabilities grow-up: Results of a twenty-year longitudinal study. Paper presented at the Counsel for Learning Disabilities, 18th Annual International Conference, Nashville, TN, USA, 1996.
A model program emphasizing an applied curriculum approach to special education. Paper presented at the national learning disabilities conference, Frankfort, Germany, 1996.
The Frostig Center: Current research and practices in special education. Paper presented at the national learning disabilities conference, Frankfort, Germany, 1996.
The transition from middle school to high school. Paper presented at Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA, USA, 1996.
Transition: The presentation of a model program designed to prepare students for success in their lives. Paper presented at Learning Disabilities Association of California, 35th Annual State Conference, Burbank, CA, USA, 1995.
Advances in applied curriculum. Paper presented at Learning Disabilities Association of California, 35th Annual State Conference, Burbank, CA, USA, 1995.
Transition: The presentation of a model program designed to prepare students for success in their lives. Paper presented at Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA, USA, 1995.
Advances in applied curriculum. Paper presented at Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, CA, USA, 1995.
Methodological issues in longitudinal research. Paper presented at "An International Study of Longitudinal Research”, Missillac, France, 1995.
Life after high school: transition for parents. Paper presented at “What’s for me?” An event sponsored by Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena California, USA, 1995.
Life after high school: transition for students. Paper presented at “What’s for me?” An event sponsored by Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, California, USA, 1995.
What moral deviations teach us about morality. Paper presented at "An International Study of Morality”, Missillac, France, 1994.
Technology and learning disabilities: An international perspective. Paper presented at the 16th Annual International Counsel for Learning Disabilities, San Diego, California, USA, 1994.
Technology for persons with learning disabilities. Paper presented at “Technology for Persons with Learning Disabilities: An International Perspective, Missillac, France, 1993.
Promoting success factors across the life span: From research to practice. Paper presented at the California State Conference on Learning Disabilities, Pomona, California, USA, 1993.
Promoting success factors across the life span: From research to practice. Paper presented at the 15th Annual International Counsel for Learning Disabilities, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1993.
Insights into success for persons with learning disabilities. Paper presented the annual staff development day for the Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, 1993.
Success across the life span for the individual with learning disabilities. Paper presented the annual staff development day for the Pasadena Unified School District, Pasadena, California, USA, 1993.
Learning disabilities as a risk factor: Exploring the construct and its interaction with other risk and protective factors. Paper presented at "Risk and Resilience in Individuals with Learning Disabilities: An International Focus on Intervention and Research", Missillac, France, 1991.
Etiological relationships between learning disabilities and social-emotional problems: Implications for psychotherapy. Paper presented at "Psychotherapy for the Learning Disabled Client", Missillac, France, 1990.
Learning disabled children grow-up: A search for competence. Paper presented at the National Ortin Society, Dallas, Texas, USA, 1989.
The role of point-of-view in observational learning. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association, San Francisco, California, USA, 1982.

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