This document provides instructions for a PowerPoint presentation assignment on approaches to identifying and assessing developmental disabilities. Students must select one disability to present on, such as intellectual impairment, autism spectrum disorder, early academic learning difficulty, or emotional/behavioral problems. The 15-minute presentation should cover: a description of the selected disability including diagnostic criteria; descriptions of assessment methods and best practices; considerations for assessment settings and contexts; and examination of cultural, language, and disability factors. Presentations will be interactive with time for questions.

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This assignment will allow you to investigate and report on
approaches to identification and assessment of a specific
developmental disability by designing a PowerPoint
presentation for the class. Submit your disability selection (any
one of the disabilities discussed in your text: Intellectual
Impairment [formerly known as Mental Retardation], Autism
Spectrum Disorder, early academic learning difficulty or
emotional/behavioral problems) and your date/time for the
presentation to your instructor for approval by week 3. To
ensure that a variety of disabilities are covered, your instructor
will ensure that each student presents on a different disability
on a first come first served basis, so submit your preferences as
soon as possible to ensure a topic of interest. We will hear three
– four presentations each week between weeks 10 and 15. You
will have 15 minutes to present to the class; limit presentation
to 8-12 slides. The presentation should include coverage of the
following: (a) Description of the selected developmental
disability, including diagnostic/classification criteria (and
corresponding identification system: DSM-5, IDEA, Zero to
Three) and strengths and weaknesses of individuals with this
disorder; (b) Descriptions of assessments for identifying this
disability, including discussion of best practice considerations
identified from the research literature (must provide
5 Peer-reviewed article references
supporting the points presented in your presentation),
psychometric properties, technical consideration
[validity/reliability], etc); (c) Description of sources of
assessment information, settings, and other contextual
considerations for identifying the selected developmental
disability; (d) examination of cultural, language, and disability
considerations for assessment. Your presentation should be

2. interactive between you and your audience and should allow
time for a question & answer period.
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