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Nonverbal Assessment of Academic Achievement with Special Populations

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Much of what transpires in the day-to-day activities of schools and classrooms involves the understanding and expression of ideas transmitted through the medium of spoken and written language. Academic instruction in nearly all content areas is often delivered orally or in a written format, and learners must communicate skills and competencies in the same manner. In order to be academically successful, students must demonstrate the ability to understand concepts through the medium of listening and reading, and must produce acceptable products using verbal and writing skills.

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    Craig L. Frisby

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Frisby, C.L. (2003). Nonverbal Assessment of Academic Achievement with Special Populations. In: McCallum, R.S. (eds) Handbook of Nonverbal Assessment. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0153-4_12

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