What type of testing is done to diagnose dyslexia?
Several different tests are used to make a diagnosis. A complete education battery of tests should include the following: Testing of intelligence (IQ) to determine: your child’s overall learning ability Testing of reading to determine: word reading skills reading vocabulary reading comprehension – oral and silent phonological processing skills phonemic awareness skills rapid, automatic naming skills Testing of writing to determine: understanding of sentence and paragraph structure level of mechanics – spelling, grammar, handwriting measure of content/ideas Testing of oral language to determine: auditory processing and comprehension expressive language skills linguistic awareness skills Testing of math to determine: basic computation skills basic concept understanding reasoning skills and application of skills TOP Q: Are there other laws besides IDEA to protect students with learning disabilities? A: Yes, Section 504. Section 504 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the America
