Assessing Dyslexia

Assessing Dyslexia guides readers through the design, administration, and interpretation of dyslexia assessments. Grounded in research on the linguistic and neural foundations of dyslexia, as well as the clinical outcomes of reading and writing processes, this concise volume provides a comprehensive framework for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Utilizing detailed examples to illustrate methodology and concepts, this book is critical reading for students looking to deepen their understanding of assessment, literacy, and the written language challenge.

1. The Study of Dyslexia 2. The Written-Language Evaluation 3. The Written-Language Profile 4. The Treatment of Dyslexia 5. The Dyslexic Writer

Becky Kennedy is former Associate Professor and Humanities Department Chair at Lasell College, USA.

Kathleen Ryan is Associate Professor in the Education Department at Hellenic College, USA.