If you are visiting this website, you most likely have concerns about your communication, reading, spelling, or writing skills. The lists contain examples of behaviors that may indicate that you have dyslexia...
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...
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 evaluation for dyslexia or a language disability is a comprehensive assessment that provides clients and family members with a clear understanding of the individual's competencies in several areas...
Many people who struggle with writing think that good writers just write well. We need to convey good writing is challenging for everyone. We need to have accommodations and supports in place to level the playing field for children with dyslexia and language and learning disabilities; but they need to know the process of writing.
Do all you can to ensure an accurate diagnosis by becoming aware of the steps involved with diagnosing dyslexia and the different areas in which a person must be tested.
Many students with dyslexia struggle with reading fluency. Not only does fluency include rate and accuracy, it also encompasses prosody (pacing and pausing) and intonation. A reading apprenticeship provides a way to achieve these elements of oral reading.
We have developed a comprehensive list of the more commonly used tests for diagnosing dyslexia and language disability. You can use this information to help you understand a little about the different types of tests, what they measure, and which is appropriate for your child...
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...
