ERIC Number: ED590594
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2018-May
Pages: 392
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-1-5264-2373-3
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Assessment of Learners with Dyslexic-Type Difficulties. Second Edition
Phillips, Sylvia; Kelly, Kathleen
SAGE Publications Ltd (UK)
Reinforcing best practice techniques, the second edition of this specialist guide for the assessment of learners with dyslexic-type difficulties includes: (1) a new chapter on The Implications of Co-existing Specific Learning Difficulties; (2) updates to legislation including the SEND [Special Educational Needs and Disabilities] Code of Practice; (3) updates to specific diagnostic tests; (4) examples of interpreting test profiles; and (5) photocopiable resources available to download from the website. This comprehensive guide enables teachers to understand a range of approaches to the assessment of children with dyslexic-type difficulties. It is an essential companion for those training to be specialist teachers of learners with dyslexia and a useful resource for all SENCOs [Special Educational Needs Coordinator], and teachers new or experienced.
Descriptors: Best Practices, Dyslexia, Guides, Comorbidity, Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Identification, Specialists, Teacher Education, Educational Legislation, Profiles, Web Sites, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Resources, Duplication, Special Education Teachers
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Publication Type: Books; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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