Diagnosis

Read this interview with a parent whose time and effort made all the difference for her daughter with dyslexia.

We have outlined the behaviors and skills that children should demonstrate to help you understand how language and communication typically develops.

We have developed checklists for you to use with parents or older individuals who suspect they may be dyslexic. They can help you get an understanding of the behaviors of concern, and provide a starting point for assessment and diagnosis...

Here are some IEP meeting tips that parents have found helpful...

This guide is intended for those of you who are new to the world of dyslexia. We highlight the areas that you will want to evaluate in order to make a diagnosis of dyslexia...

An overview of the state of Michigan guidelines for determining a student's eligibility for services under specific learning disabilities.

Here are a five tips to get you started finding answers to your questions.

The steps to diagnosing dyslexia need to be focused on the individual, must follow a structure, and must reflect current scientific research. An evaluation should include a comprehensive case history, an observation of speaking and reading, and a specific battery of assessments targeting language and reading. A number of factors can contribute to dyslexia and some younger children may initially appear to be learning to read; therefore, it is helpful if the examiner has experience in assessing and diagnosing dyslexia as well as providing effective treatment...

I am a school psychologist. I was recently asked to assess a child for dyslexia to help assist with developing reading interventions.

We have compiled a comprehensive list of tests commonly used to diagnose dyslexia and language disability from preschool through adulthood. For each instrument, we provide you with a brief description of what the test measures, the age range, and the publisher information...

Despite overwhelming evidence showing no connection between vision and reading disorders, we continue to encounter questions about the role of vision in dyslexia.

SLPs' roles and responsibilities have come a long way from the old days of articulation therapy. The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has outlined our new role in the remediation of literacy disabilities such as dyslexia...

It is very important to ensure that your child will get the best outcome for the time and money that you invest in intervention.