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Assessing Dyslexics
Auditory Working Memory
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in Auditory Working Memory can affect one's ability to accurately store or act on discreet information that is heard. For example, deficits in this area can make following verbal directions accurately and fully difficult.
Visual Working Memory
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in Visual Working Memory can affect one's ability to accurately store or act on discreet information that is seen. For example, deficits in this area can make it very difficult to learning words using flash cards.
Modality Processing
Why do we Test for this?
Identifying specific difficulties and/or strengths in one or more of the following areas is critical to understand how a child can learn best:
- Say What is Heard
- Say What is Seen
- Write What is Heard
- Write What is Seen
Visual Perception
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in Visual Perception can affect one's ability to process detailed and discreet information that is seen. For example, deficits in this area can make it difficult to interpret complex geometry problems or quickly identify similar letters.
Visual-Motor Integration
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in VMI can affect one's ability to copy detailed information accurately. For example, copying from the board, lining up math problems, and handwriting may be difficult.
Phonological Awareness
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in this area can make it difficult to work with and discriminate the sounds that make up words (phonemes and syllables). If such deficits are not directly addressed the ability to read and spell phonetically will be adversely affected.
Phonological Awareness
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in this area can make it difficult to work with multi-syllable words. If such deficits are not directly addressed the ability to read and spell phonetically will be adversely affected.
Sight Word Retention
Why do we Test for this?
Deficits in this area can make reading and spelling from memory difficult.
Reading & Spelling
Why do we Test for this?
An accurate analysis of reading and spelling of words in isolation is necessary not only to diagnosis the type and severity of dyslexia that may be present, but also to identify where to begin in the Jett PHORCE reading curriculum.
Reading Comprehension, Fluency
Why do we Test for this?
An accurate analysis of high level reading skills are also part of the diagnosis of dyslexia, and are necessary to identify where to begin in the Jett PHORCE reading curriculum.
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