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<p style="text-align: justify;">There is a critical need for an adapted English proficiency test designed specifically for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Current language assessments often fail to address the specific learning difficulties of this population. As a result, assessments underestimate the actual abilities of these test takers. To address this gap, a literature review was conducted on foreign language acquisition for individuals with IDD, and a methodological intervention was developed. This intervention uses multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction tools, task-based learning, and technology. The adapted proficiency test aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and aims to assess language skills of individuals with IDD with a focus on reliability and validity. Through accommodation and adaptation, the test will ensure that the language capabilities of this population are accurately reflected. The aim of this study is to develop a reliable assessment tool for this demographic and to encourage their continued social integration and employability. This study has significant implications for educational practice and policy and offers a model for inclusive language assessments that can be adopted in various educational contexts. It also lays out the foundation for future research and allows for the expansion of assessments to higher CEFR levels, which will continue to support the long-term language needs of this population.</p>

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Review Article

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Developing an Adapted English Proficiency Test for Adult Job Seekers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD): Literature Review

Guest-editors: 
Christine Coombe 
Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai, UAE 
Tony Clark 
Cambridge University Press & Assessment, UK 
Hassan Mohebbi 
European Knowledge Development Institute, Turkey


Special Issue: In Honour of Carol A. Chapelle’s Contributions to Language Assessment and Learning (Volume 50-First Part)