Speech and language: resources, solutions, and training

Dyslexia diagnosis can be complex — it requires careful consideration of the causes, risk factors, correlates, and symptoms that contribute to a dyslexia diagnosis. This session will offer case studies that will help practitioners understand and evaluate factors that should be considered when diagnosing dyslexia, focusing on aspects based on empirical evidence and requiring clinical expertise.

This webinar will compare the input, processing, and output demands of the tasks on the PPVT-5 and EVT-3 and show how the task demands inform interpretation of the test results.

The course "Unfolding Origami: Considering Differential Diagnoses for Dyslexia Evaluations" will provide participants with a framework for conducting a thorough evaluation of dyslexia. The focus is given to common characteristics of dyslexia, common co-morbidities, and suggestions for how to unravel the diagnostic puzzle.

This 30-minute presentation that will cover some practical tips to promote literacy in the classroom and home as well as instructional tools and assessments for educators to help identify strengths and needs to support positive literacy outcomes in ALL students.