The disabled reader is defined in this paper as the student who does not respond to regular classroom instruction and who requires detailed diagnosis and treatment, generally implemented by the reading clinician and the clinic team of specialists. Allopathic treatment is concerned with the identification of causal factors and their immediate…

Seeks to gain insight into the commonalities of diagnostic reports and to identify current trends in communicating perceived strengths and weaknesses in reading to parents and educators. Presents a summary of the common features found. (MG)

The scope, purpose, and services of the reading clinic are defined. (JC)

The primary goal of reading clinics is to help disabled readers. However, clinics also help teachers diagnose reading disabilities and recommend remediation. They help implement research on the effects of special instruction, the causes of reading disabilities, the effectiveness of diagnostic tests, and other related factors. They may also train…

The findings of this investigation show that the SIT and WISC are measuring the same things to a statistically significant degree. (Author)

The Diagnostic Reading Tests were designed to assess the reading skills of college students enrolled in reading centers. To assess the reliability of the Diagnostic Reading Tests, Survey Section, Form E (DRTE), a study was conducted with university freshmen as subjects. The DRTE was administered to 31 students in an Educational Opportunity Program…

Explores the legal responsibilities of the reading clinic to its clients and presents 17 recommendations which clinics should follow in order to avoid future legal involvement. (JM)

Provides insights and procedures used in clinical approaches to reading diagnosis and suggests ways classroom teachers might use them. (FL)

Reviews the concept of criterion referenced testing and examines several of its applications for reading diagnosis in clinical situations. (RB)

THIS GUIDE FOR SETTING UP REMEDIAL READING PROGRAMS IN IDAHO SCHOOLS EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTING READING DIFFICULTIES. THE GUIDE MAINTAINS THAT WHILE A REMEDIAL READING PROGRAM PRIMARILY DIAGNOSES READING DIFFICULTIES AND PROVIDES THE NECESSARY REMEDIAL TREATMENT, THE PROGRAM ALSO SUPPLEMENTS THE REGULAR CLASSROOM READING PROGRAM. TO…

This kit, directed to administrators, is the second in the PREP series of four on reading difficulties and the efforts of professional groups to deal with the problems. The kit contains five related documents: (3-A) a monograph identifying types of cases best handled at clinics or diagnostic centers, descriptions of various clinics, and data…

In this guide, the various factors necessary in a secondary level reading center are discussed in two sections. "Testing and Diagnosis" explores group screening tests, reading tests, student selection, diagnostic testing, the basic skills list, the Informal Reading Inventory, and posttesting. "Methods and Motivation" covers student motivation,…

Determines (1) the nature of clinical experiences for reading specialists provided at various educational institutions; (2) perceptions of graduates regarding the value of their experiences; (3) practices used in their current teaching roles; and (4) the degree of congruence between what they experienced and their current practices. Finds that the…

Describes a five-step task analysis approach used in a clinic to teach reading. (RB)

A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF 50 YEARS OF REMEDIAL READING IS CATEGORIZED AND DISCUSSED. THE DECADE DIVISIONS ARE 1916-25, 1926-35, 1936-45, 1946-55, AND 1956-65. THE FIRST DECADE WAS CHARACTERIZED BY JOURNAL ARTICLES AND THE PUBLICATION OF SEVERAL BOOKS. DURING THE SECOND DECADE BATTERIES OF TESTS WERE STANDARDIZED FOR DIAGNOSING READING DIFFICULTIES.…