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math subjects.
In chapter 16, O'Brien and Martyn discuss the assessments given on
independent living skills. The authors provide a brief overview of how
Expanded Core Curriculum Skills need to also be assessed for a student with
CVI regardless of their academic placements (classroom, resource room,
etc.). The focus of the chapter is on Independent Living Skills. They provide
the reader with an example of an appropriate ILS assessment and report that
includes students with CVI. Also given in the chapter is information on how to
select an appropriate assessment tool for each student.
Felder and Wright begin chapter 17 by discussing the impact that CVI
can have on successful travel and use of Orientation and Mobility skills. They
provide the reader with a brief summary of what responsibilities an
Orientation and Mobility instructor has in the visual impairments field and then
discuss assessment procedures and modifications that are useful in working
with a student with CVI. They also address the possible differences in
modifications needed depending on the location of brain damage resulting in
CVI.
Chapter 18 provides the reader with insight on assessing assistive
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