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Reading
specialists are trained to understand the various components in learning to
read including areas of coding, comprehension, and study skills. They are
able to assess strengths and weaknesses, diagnose specific reading problems
and devise programs of remediation.
Specific Questions:
1. What aspects of reading do you consider as part of your evaluation: e.g.,
decoding in isolation, literal comprehension, inferential comprehension?
2. How do you determine a child's reading level and how will I know what
this means in terms of age, grade, and school expectations?
3. With which reading models are you most comfortable e.g., whole language,
Orton Gillingham, basal, etc.?
4. What types of reading tests do you use? How are they interpreted?
5. Are you associated in any way with any area public or private schools? If
so, what is the nature of the association?
6. What is a dyslexic and what do you mean when you use this term?
7. Are you acquainted with alternative educational models including
independent schools which meet the needs of students who are considerably
below grade level in reading?
Adapted from
"Learning Problems: Where to Find Help, A Directory of Professional
Resources" Woodlynde School, Strafford, Pennsylvania [This copyright
material is reprinted with permission of LD Online]
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Parents should
consider having their child evaluated when they are worried that their child
is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as other children of
the same age.
Read more of Dr. Leslie Rubin's advice. |
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