Assessment for DHH With Additional Disabilities

Abstract

Assessment plays a critical role in the education of all students, especially Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students with additional disabilities. This chapter reviews the importance and provides an overview of assessment for DHH students with additional disabilities. It begins with the history of assessment needed in order to build an understanding of the current issues related to assessments. This chapter focuses on limitations and challenges, types of assessment, and accommodations and modifications needed to support the academic, social, and behavioral outcomes for DHH students with disabilities.