Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read.
Signs of typical reading development and possible indicators of risk for dyslexia.
Breaking down the truth about Dyslexia.
Expert: Jack Fletcher, Ph.D.
Screening for dyslexia risk should be part of a decision-making framework that answers four fundamental questions.
When evaluating the quality of any screening tool, it is important to determine whether or not the assessment is biased against different groups of students.
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The research reported here is funded by awards to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: S283D160003). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. Copyright © 2020 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliterarcy.org
