Is It Dyslexia?: An At-Home Guide for Screening and Supporting Children Who Struggle to Read - Paperback

by April McMurtrey (Author)

Hands-on resources for screening readers of all ages for dyslexia

In Is It Dyslexia?, certified dyslexia assessment specialist April McMurtrey delivers an accessible, hands-on framework for screening readers of various ages for dyslexia.. The book offers comprehensive, clear, and step-by-step processes you can apply immediately to confidently and accurately screen readersfor dyslexia. The author shares the tools and strategies used by professional screeners, as well as first, next, and final steps you can take as you move forward with your screening results.

The book includes:

• Explanations of what dyslexia is, as well as an overview of common talents and strengths often found in readers with dyslexia
• A collection of recommended accommodations for students with dyslexia in the home and school and effective literacy instruction for students with dyslexia
• A comprehensive dyslexia questionnaire, eleven different screening tests, and step-by-step instructions for administering them

Ideal for tutors, homeschool teachers, parents, instructional coaches, counselors, and speech-language therapists, Is It Dyslexia? comes complete with reproducibles and links to video tutorials required for screening students of various ages.

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A practical and hands-on approach to dyslexia screening

In Is It Dyslexia?, certified dyslexia assessment and therapy specialist, April McMurtrey, delivers an expert and accessible method for screening a child for dyslexia, both professionally and at home. You'll find comprehensive, clear, step-by-step processes that you can use to confidently and accurately determine the likelihood of dyslexia.

The author shares the tools and strategies used by professional dyslexia screeners that you can implement for your own use. The book includes first, next, and final steps for students with dyslexia to help you feel confident and capable as you move forward with your screening results.

Is It Dyslexia? contains an explanation of what dyslexia is, and contains a comprehensive dyslexia questionnaire, step-by-step instructions for administering nine different screening tests, and recommended next steps when the screening instruments suggest an increased likelihood of dyslexia.

Perfect for homeschool teachers and parents who suspect their child may have dyslexia, Is It Dyslexia? also belongs on the bookshelves of instructional coaches, counselors, and speech-language therapists looking for a practical walkthrough of dyslexia screening.

It's rare to find someone with the knowledge and experience to simplify the science of reading so anyone, regardless of their background, can help their child succeed. And yet, by creating a book that is as practical as it is thorough, April helps us to not only recognize the signs of dyslexia: she shows us what to do about it."
--Spencer Russell, Toddlers Can Read

As a pediatrician, I see that dyslexia is a widespread, often misdiagnosed problem, causing considerable anguish to children and parents, when not diagnosed and managed early in life. Also as a mom with two kids, I feel that this book clarifies so much about this condition and would be an asset to both parents and practitioners alike."
--Pamela Britto-Williams, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, CHCQM

Author Biography

April McMurtrey is the developer of the Learn Reading program, a reading curriculum designed for struggling and dyslexic learners. As a professional reading and dyslexia specialist, April has helped thousands of students break through their reading barriers and unlock the world of words. Her desire is for struggling readers of all ages to have access to quality reading instruction that will change lives and strengthen generations.