Dr. Varia, a clinical psychologist with Mindwell Psychology speaks about ways to assess the presence of dyslexia. Dr. Varia advocates a systematic evaluation of children suspected to have dyslexia. Instead of using gut feelings and informal tests, consistent measures need to be utilized so that a clear result can be obtained.
In addition to visual comprehension, Dr. Varia emphasizes other methods of measure, such as oral and aural comprehension. In order to properly diagnose the condition, a variety of measures need to be utilized so that the educator can find the problem areas. Not only will such measure diagnose the dyslexia, but identify areas where the educator should focus in developing a plan for the student.
Key Takeaways:
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Dr. Varia speaks about key elements in assessments that help identify dyslexia and the level of its impact on a student.
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Several subtypes of dyslexia exist, which all manifest in the classroom differently.
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Emotional issues and other disorders such as ADHD can negatively compound the impacts of dyslexia.
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