Dyslexia Screening & Testing: Using the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen™️

In this conversation, Laura Cassidy and Sarah Reling discuss the importance of early screening for dyslexia using the Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener. They explain the difference between screening and testing and highlight the statistical validity of the Shaywitz screener. Sarah, as the senior manager of educational testing at the Dyslexia Resource Center (DRC), shares insights into the testing process at the DRC, including the use of assessments such as the Kauffman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT), the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOP), the Test of Word Reading Efficiency (TOWRE), and oral reading fluency assessments. They emphasize the clinical diagnosis of dyslexia based on an unexpected difficulty in reading, primarily due to phonological processing issues. The conversation concludes with an example of a child's journey at the DRC and the positive impact of early identification and intervention.Think you or your child might be dyslexic? Get tested here ➡️👩🏻‍🏫 IN THIS PODCAST YOU’LL LEARN ⤵️· The importance of early screening· Understanding the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen™️· What to expect: The steps we take to ensure an accurate diagnosis· Testing accommodations· Inspiring stories & resources for parents and individuals who think they may be dyslexic💡DYSLEXIA RESOURCES WE RECOMMEND→ Overcoming Dyslexia (2nd Ed.) by Dr Sally Shaywitz→ Overcoming Dyslexia Course by Dr Sally Shaywitz→ Special Education Law (2nd Ed.) by Peter & Pamela Wright→ The Louisiana Key Academy→ The Yale Center for Dyslexia📚 WORK WITH US Dyslexia TestingDyslexia TherapyTeacher Training - Become a CALT/P (Certified Academic Language Therapist or Practitioner)→ Learn Online→ Learn In Person🔗 CONNECT WITH USWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyOur WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInPinterest🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTVoices of Dyslexia is brought to you by the Dyslexia Resource Center — a helping hand for parents, educators, and other community champions. Together, we can break the cycle of stigma and take the mystery out of dyslexia.🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show.⏰Timestamps⏰00:00 Intro01:41 Early Screening Importance2:50 The Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener5:07 The Testing Process19:38 Diagnosing Dyslexia24:15 Inspirational Stories26:58 ResourcesSupport the show