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DiMatties, Marie E.; Sammons, Jennifer H. – 2003
This brief paper summarizes what is known about sensory integration and sensory integration dysfunction (DSI). It outlines evaluation of DSI, treatment approaches, and implications for parents and teachers, including compensatory strategies for minimizing the impact of DSI on a child's life. Review of origins of sensory integration theory in the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
McLaughlin, Margaret J.; Warren, Sandra Hopfengardner – 1995
This digest considers the use of performance assessment within outcomes-based accountability systems for students with and without disabilities. Application of performance assessment to students with disabilities involves defining the outcomes, developing performance standards, developing assessment accommodations, and scoring. Implications of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Geisinger, Kurt F.; Carlson, Janet F. – 1995
The assessment of students with disabilities has taken on considerable importance since the passing of the "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)" of 1990. ADA requires that assessment of individuals with disabilities be performed with any reasonable accommodations being made. The considerations involved in assessing students with…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Disabilities