Diagnosis/Assmt for Students W/ Dyslexia

Catalog description

Students will study the traits of typically and atypically developing readers. The three major disabilities and affecting factors will be discussed. The definition as accepted by the NICHD/IDA will be presented and discussed. Students will develop a referral, assessment, and placement process for identifying a student with dyslexia or other reading problems. Systems of record keeping and progress reporting will be discussed. Psychometric properties of tests will be studied.