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Gender differences in level and pattern of cognitive abilities were examined in 28 LD college-able females (CA 18–25) as compared
to 21 LD college-able males (CA 18–25). Both groups were in the average IQ range as measured by the Wechsler Adult Intelligence
Scale, with LD males significantly higher on the Full Scale IQ and three out of the four subtests, Picture Completion, Block
Design, and Information. The LD females performed significantly better on the Digit Symbol subtest. The hierarchies of subtest
performance and Bannatyne and ACID category scores were compared. LD females have strengths in visual-motor abilities and
verbal conceptualization, while the LD males’ highest abilities were nonverbal visual-spatial confirming earlier studies on
younger LD individuals and non-LD males and females. Performance on the Digit Symbol subtest was the next to the lowest for
the males, the highest for females. However, for both groups, short-term and long-term memory for digits and factual knowledge
and mental arithmetic problem solving were relative weaknesses. Results indicate different patterns of cognitive abilities
in LD females and males which have implications for identification, service, and prognosis for the learning disabled, especially
females.
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