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

April McMurtrey

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

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

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

April McMurtrey

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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 them

Ideal 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.

About the Author

April McMurtrey is the developer of the Learn Reading program, a reading curriculum designed for struggling and dyslexic learners. As a professional reading and dyslexia specialist, April has helped thousands of students break through their reading barriers and unlock the world of words. Her desire is for struggling readers of all ages to have access to quality reading instruction that will change lives and strengthen generations.

Publishing Information

Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Pub date: 2024-02-13
Length: 304 pages

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