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A Functional Approach to the Assessment of Literacy in Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Bulletin

Volume

29

Issue

2

First Page

28

Last Page

33

Abstract

Literacy, an important skill for today's changing world, has often been ignored for adults with developmental disability thereby severely restricting their vocational and independent living options. As part of a two year project, in which computer skills training was provided to individuals with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities, individuals ranging in age from 24-42 were assessed to determine their current literacy level. Presented in this article is the functional assessment developed through Project COMPUTE that incorporated disability-specific adaptations tied to instruction, as well as consumers' vocational and independent living goals. An assessment package that consisted of four components is presented: a reading behavior questionnaire; an informal reading inventory; a writing sample; and a situational literacy assessment. Brief instructional suggestions are offered.

Department

Department of Special Education

Original Publication Date

1-1-1996

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