• The role of the SLP

    The role of an SLPThis is a very exciting time to be or work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if you are interested in language and literacy development and disorder.

    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.

  • Tests for Dyslexia and Language Disorders

    Tests for Dyslexia and Language Disorders

  • Tests for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

    Testing instruments

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be informed about the possible tests that may be used, and their appropriateness based on age level and skill set tested
    • Have an idea of what types of tests might help you answer some of your questions about your learning strengths and weaknesses
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  • Clues to Dyslexia

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    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be able to identify behaviors at your child's age level that may indicate the need for a referral to a professional
    • Understand that children develop differently, so it is also important to consider how long the behavior has been present
    • Know to consider any family history of dyslexia or rea

  • Therapy vs. Tutoring

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  • Diagnosing Dyslexia

    Diagnosing Dyslexia

  • Am I dyslexic?

    Am I dyslexic?

    Upon completion of this section, you will

    • Learn the components of a diagnostic evaluation for dyslexia
    • Understand the steps in the testing process
    • Recognize the diagnostic tests for various age groups
    • Be familiar with the questions to ask before the evaluation
    • Know what to expect in the diagnostic report and be knowledgeable about follow-up

  • Clues to Dyslexia

    Clues to Dyslexia

  • Pieces of a Comprehensive Dyslexia Evaluation

    Pieces of a Comprehensive Evaluation

  • Is My Child Dyslexic?

    It is important to remember that children learn at different paces. That said, if you are looking at this website you probably have concerns about your child's communication, pre-literacy, reading, spelling, writing, organizational, or social skills.