Diagnosis

We review 14 different language and learning disability tests...and tell you why we like them.

The best start to understanding dyslexia is an evaluation. Learn all of the components of a diagnostic evaluation here.

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...

The lists contain examples of behaviors that may indicate that your child has dyslexia.

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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...

If you suspect your child is having difficulty with communication, reading, spelling, or writing, a language and literacy evaluation is in order...

Parents are usually right about their kids. If yours is not achieving in school, RTI is not the only answer.

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 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...

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.