Assessment Strategies for Individuals With Disabilities

Three academics specializing in physical and special education introduce the practice of assessment of disabled people that takes into account recent changes in the field of behavioral cognitive science and learning theories. Although concerned with the assessment of academic achievement, it is recognized that the assessment of other human functions is an integral part of the practice. The authors consider the impact of federal and state mandates and discuss the integration of assessment into wider instructional goals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)