Date of Award
2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in School Psychology
Specialization
School Psychology
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
W. Grant Willis
Abstract
This study addressed the preferred choices of tests by psychoeducational professionals for individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HOH) in five areas of assessment (cognitive/intelligence, neuropsychological, academic skills, speech and language, and socio-emotional/psycho-behavioral). The study also addressed test modifications, use of language, and psychometric issues such as reliability, validity, and normative data. Currently, many tests lack appropriate psychometric properties for the D/HOH. Given this information, an exploratory approach was taken to identify common tests. This is an important area of research because it affects a minority group – the deaf and hard-of-hearing, for whom psychoeducational assessment traditionally has proven to be challenging. Evaluation of assessments used with the D/HOH population can facilitate a discussion towards more appropriate test.
Recommended Citation
Rathkey, Emma, "PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING" (2015). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 547.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/547
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