Special Education 447 Physical and Health Disabilities Assessment

Assessment of Ability Determination of disability Ability assessment Formal and informal Tools and methods Data

Categorical Responsibilities Physical impairment Other health disabilities Traumatic brain injury

All Categories Intellectual functioning Academic performance Social, emotional, behavioral performance Communication Motor ability Functional skills Physical status Sensory status Transition

Physical Impairment Organizational and Independent Work Skills Checklists Motor Skills Checklist Systematic observations Interviews Review and gathering of medical history Records review

Other Health Disabilities Standardized academic assessment OHD criteria worksheet Systematic observations Interviews Review and gathering of medical history Records review

Traumatic Brain Injury TBI criteria checklist/worksheet Medical documentation Functional impairment related to TBI (not result of pre-existing condition)

Traumatic Brain Injury Information from subjective data Checklists Work samples Medical history Observations Interviews Information from objective data Criterion-referenced measures Personality or projective measures Sociometric measures Standardized assessment of intelligence, achievement, communication and sensory/motor ability

Special Considerations Adaptations to evaluation for students with physical impairments Alteration of presentation Modification of test materials Alternative response formats Documentation of adaptations Reduced verbal or motor response Test of Non-Verbal Intelligence (TONI) Comprehensive Test of Non-Verbal Intelligence

Special Considerations Adaptations to State-wide testing Role of P/HD teacher Providing accommodations and modifications Adapting or providing alternative tasks Material accessibility and project formats Video or audio presentations Internet searches Interviews Powerpoint presentations Slideshows Assistive technology Alternate assessment Checklist Portfolio

Resources for P/HD Teacher Reference tools Physical Impairment Handbook Other Health Disabilities Handbook Traumatic Brain Injury Handbook Consultation to medical community Representation at state network meetings and conferences