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Suggested Techniques For Individual Assessment

Consult with VH teacher or consultant FIRST

Consult with Parents

OBSERVE the student in a variety of situations

Establish Rapport:

• tone of voice, clothing,
• tactile defensiveness
• environment

Provide Optimal Conditions:

• Lighting - Low/high, direct/indirect, Diffuse/intense, shade
• Medium - Large print, Braille, Oral, Regular print with low vision aids
• Limits - Fatigue factor, breaks, time to examine materials/room

Materials:

• Use tray to hold objects and define area
• Use REAL objects whenever possible

Administration and Scoring:

• DO NOT TIME
• PUSH limits on verbal subtests
• DO NOT REPORT SCORES on performance subtests
• Interpret with CAUTION

Compiled by - Nan Bulla, M.Ed. Educational Diagnostician, Texas School for the Blind 1988/89

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Last Revision: July 30, 2002 October 25, 2004