Recent Issues in the Use of Signed Language Assessments for Diagnosis of Language Disorders in Signing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. (15th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Henner, Jon; Novogrodsky, Rama; Reis, Jeanne; Hoffmeister, Robert
• Is Part Of: Journal of deaf studies and deaf education. Volume 23:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 307
• Page End: 316
• Publication Date: 2018-05-15
• Subjects: Deafness -- Periodicals; Deaf -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 371.912
• DOI: 10.1093/deafed/eny014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1081-4159

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years, normed signed language assessments have become a useful tool for researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Nevertheless, there are limitations in their application, particularly for the diagnosis of language disorders, and learning disabilities. Here, we discuss some of the available normed, signed language assessments and some of their limitations. We have also provided information related to practices that should lead to improvement in the quality of signed language assessments.