Federal laws such as No Child Left Behind mandate that schools demonstrate how federal funds are being spent on scientifically based programs, making it essential that practitioners know which procedures are most effective for improving academic performance.
This book provides expert insights into the characteristics of dyslexia, detailing its impact on individuals and their learning processes. It explores the most effective treatment strategies and interventions available, offering practical advice for educators, parents, and those affected by dyslexia. The focus is on understanding the condition and implementing tailored approaches to support learning and development.
Beautifully illustrated by Jessica Lanan, The Story I'll Tell is a gentle and moving story of adoption and parental love, taking the form of answers to a young child's question to his mother: Where did I come from?' Each lyrical and fantastic origin tale contains a kernel of truth that pieces together the baby's journey across a wide ocean into his new mother's arms. This picturebook is sure to touch the hearts of readers everywhere, no matter how they came to be part of their family.'
Quickly acquire the knowledge and skills you need to effectively understand, assess, and treat individuals struggling with dyslexia Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention provides practical, step-by-step information on accurately identifying, assessing, and using evidence-based interventions with individuals with dyslexia. Addressing the components that need to be considered in the assessment of dyslexia―both cognitive and academic―this book includes descriptions of the various tests used in a comprehensive dyslexia assessment along with detailed, evidence-based interventions that professionals and parents can use to help individuals struggling with dyslexia. Like all the volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, each concise chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Providing an in-depth look at dyslexia, this straightforward book presents information that will prepare school psychologists, neuropsychologists, educational diagnosticians, special education teachers, as well as general education teachers, to recognize, assess, and provide effective treatment programs for dyslexia. The book is also a good resource for parents who are helping a child with dyslexia. Other titles in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment Essentials of Assessment Report WritingEssentials of School Neuropsychological AssessmentEssentials of Evidence-Based Academic InterventionsEssentials of Response to InterventionEssentials of Processing AssessmentEssentials of Conners Behavior AssessmentsEssentials of Cross-Battery Assessment, Second EditionEssentials of WISC-IV Assessment, Second Edition