This course is a two-part interview on assessment with visually impaired (VI) kids. For the interviews, Dr. Jeremy Sharp of The Testing Psychologist podcast speaks with five highly accomplished and knowledgeable women about this complex and nuanced topic. Each of the guests brings their own unique perspective and experience to the discussion, creating a rich conversation that covers a LOT of ground.
In the first episode, they tackle some basics. Areas discussed include:
- Different types and definitions of visual impairment
- Collaborating on evaluations: who should be on the team and what do they do?
- Planning the evaluation
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Interview with Carol Evans, Marnee Loftin, Terese Pawletko, May Nguyen, and Stephanie Herlich
In the second episode, they dive deep into the overlap of VI and other learning or behavioral concerns. Topics discussed include:
- Qualitative and non-standardized assessment practices
- VI and learning disorders
- VI and autism spectrum disorder
- Deafblindness
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Interview with Carol Evans, Marnee Loftin, Terese Pawletko, May Nguyen, and Stephanie Herlich
Interview conducted: December 2021
CE Content Category: Testing/Assessment; Clinical
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses, case managers.
This CE course is designated as intermediate.
Conflict of interest statement: Several of the presenters in this program authored/co-authored/developed some of the referenced materials and programs discussed in this course. Please refer to the Author Bio section of the course for details.
Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive. Recorded audio with transcript.
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