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Young Blind Children: Towards Assessment for Rehabilitation.
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Davidson, Iain F. W. K.; Simmons, Joyce Nesker – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1992
This article addresses the unique assessment needs of young blind children and discourages dependence on standardized tests for this population. Principles of one assessment approach (involving observation; clinical examination of mobility, language, play, socioemotional development, and academic skills; and interviews with mother and social…
Descriptors: Blindness, Case Studies, Child Development, Evaluation Methods
Applicability of the Blind Learning Aptitude Test to Indian Children.
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Shukla, S. R. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1990
This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Blind Learning Aptitude Test with 193 Indian children (ages 8-15) with visual impairments and the relationship between time to complete and test performance. Results indicated satisfactory validity and reliability and completion rates of 30 to 133 minutes. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Blind Infant-Sighted Mother Interaction during the First Year.
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Preisler, Gunilla M. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1991
This study examined communicative expressions used by and interactions between 10 blind infants (less than a year old) and their mothers. The videotaped observations suggested that sighted mothers need special educational and psychological support. The recordings, when replayed to mothers, provided them with useful feedback. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Child Rearing, Communication Skills, Infants