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In 2006, the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation reported the prevalence of disability in the United States for persons 5 years and older as 15% (Disability Status Report, 2006). Further, disability was reported to be greater among females, lower in Asians, and higher in African Americans and Native Americans than Caucasians. Disability in this survey was based on the following definition.

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  2. George Mason University, Centerville, VA, USA

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    Goldstein, S., Naglieri, J.A. (2009). Conclusion. In: Naglieri, J., Goldstein , S. (eds) Assessing Impairment. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-387-87542-2_12

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