Psychological Assessment of the Nonvocal, Physically Handicapped Child
| Autor: | Pamela Wolters, Nancy M. Johnson-Martin, Shelley Stowers |
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| Rok vydání: | 1987 |
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Medical education
education.field_of_study Referral Best practice Population Rehabilitation Cognition Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation General Medicine Developmental psychology Test (assessment) Occupational Therapy Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Psychological testing education Psychology Augmentative |
| Zdroj: | Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics. 7:23-38 |
| ISSN: | 0194-2638 |
| Popis: | Although psychologists recognize the limitations of currently available tests for assessing the cognitive abilities of nonvocal, physically handicapped children, they continue to have responsibility for such assessment. Assessment is necessary to provide access to services, to determine the most appropriate learning environments and educational programs, and to develop effective augmentative communication systems. Providing a “fair” assessment is difficult. There are three approaches to such assessment: the use of currently available standardized instruments that accommodate the child's mode of response indication, the use of test modifications and the use of unique test instruments developed for this population. The problems and advantages of each of these approaches are discussed. Current best practice involves a careful consideration of the referral questions; working closely with occupational and physical therapists to assure that the child is optimally positioned and is using the most efficient mode ... |
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