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Peer reviewedCharak, David A.; Stella, Jennifer L. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2002
This article provides in-depth information regarding the most commonly used instruments for the screening or diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders. Reliability, validity, format, and target population are presented to help clinicians select appropriate diagnostic measures. Future directions in the development of new instruments are discussed.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Autism, Children
Peer reviewedJohnson, Evelyn; Kimball, Kathy; Brown, Shawn Olson – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
A study investigated whether the use of American Sign Language as an accommodation affected the validity of standards-based assessments given in 12 classrooms of students with hearing impairments. Findings indicate sign language translation can result in the omission of pertinent information required to answer test items correctly. Suggestions are…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accountability, American Sign Language
