32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.6.7
Deaf clients needing psychological testing should be referred to the appropriate psychometrist. Specially trained psychometrist provides special and appropriate testing as needed. When a manually communicating client is referred for either psychological or vocational testing, an interpreter should always be provided to enhance communication.
The procedure for evaluating the vocational and psychological characteristics for the Deaf and hearing impaired are comparable to any other disability with the following exceptions:
The psychologist's interpretation of the personality tests is based on the understanding of the client and his/her language level.
* Aptitude Testing
Aptitude testing is very important in determining the manual dexterity, mechanical aptitudes and spatial relation of individuals who are deaf
* Interest Testing
Since interest tests are generally highly verbal, a close evaluation of their results should be made.
* Communication Skills
Before making recommendations from psychological and vocational results, a careful review of the client's communication skills should be made, keeping in mind that communication ability does not indicate the intelligence of a client.
32 Miss. Code. R. 22-3.6.7