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Conclusion
Educational teams have long reported difficulty in measuring the
communication abilities of students who are DB. One solution to this dilemma
could be the annual or bi-annual use of the CM to evaluate and track student
communication skills. Additionally, although not addressed in this article, serious
consideration should be taken regarding educational services and the importance of
consistent provision of services from year to year. These teams should further
understand and/or receive professional development regarding the continuum of
development specific to communication since this is the area that is most impacted
for learners who are DB (Probst, 2017). Better understanding about
communication development could aid teams as they create education programs,
determine service delivery options, implement interventions, and plan for
accommodations.
