Is It Dyslexia?: An At-Home Guide for Screening and Supporting Children Who Struggle to Read

"Is It Dyslexia? will provide educators and parents with an expert and accessible method for screening a child for dyslexia in the classroom and at home. This book will include a comprehensive, clear, step-by-step process which will give parents and educators the confidence and ability to screen for dyslexia. The author will share what professional screeners know, so educators and parents can implement and screen for dyslexia on their own. The book wiill also include first, next and final steps for students with dyslexia so they will feel capable and confident moving forward with the screening results"--
Hands-on resources for screening readers of all ages for dyslexia In Is It Dyslexia?, certified dyslexia assessment specialist April McMurtrey delivers an accessible, hands-on framework for screening readers of various ages for dyslexia.. The book offers comprehensive, clear, and step-by-step processes you can apply immediately to confidently and accurately screen readersfor dyslexia. The author shares the tools and strategies used by professional screeners, as well as first, next, and final steps you can take as you move forward with your screening results. The book includes: Explanations of what dyslexia is, as well as an overview of common talents and strengths often found in readers with dyslexia A collection of recommended accommodations for students with dyslexia in the home and school and effective literacy instruction for students with dyslexia A comprehensive dyslexia questionnaire, eleven different screening tests, and step-by-step instructions for administering themIdeal for tutors, homeschool teachers, parents, instructional coaches, counselors, and speech-language therapists, Is It Dyslexia? comes complete with reproducibles and links to video tutorials required for screening students of various ages.