Research concerning the adaptation and development of tests for visually handicapped children is reviewed. Early developmental work with verbal tests is examined as well as the more recent work undertaken to develop performance type tests. Finally, work on the validation of both verbal and performance tests, as well as the relationship of such tests to academic performance, is described.
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