The Psychological Assessment of Reading

by Beech, John R.; Singleton, Chris

• ISBN13: 9780415128599
• ISBN10: 0415128595
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

There are many circumstances under which both children and adults need to have their literacy skills assessed. This book provides comprehensive guidance for all those involved in the assessment process, noting the pitfalls and suggesting best practice. Outlining the main theoretical postions, it includes a discussion of dyslexia, an assessment of phonological skills, comprehension, spelling and written expression and reviews of the most widely used and useful tests available.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations
List of contributors
Series editors' preface
The psychological assessment of reading: theoretical issues and professional solutions	p. 1
Assessment by classroom teachers	p. 27
Assessment by educational psychologists	p. 49
Screening early literacy	p. 67
Assessment of visual problems in reading	p. 102
Assessment of phonological skills and their role in the development of reading and spelling skills	p. 124
Assessment of memory and reading	p. 143
Assessment of affective and motivational aspects of reading	p. 160
Assessment of comprehension in reading	p. 176
Assessment of spelling and related aspects of written expression	p. 204
Assessment of adult reading skills	p. 224
Assessment of acquired disorders of reading	p. 238
Computer-based assessment of reading	p. 257
The legal aspects of the assessment of literacy and writing difficulties	p. 279
Test reviews	p. 289
Name index	p. 341
Subject index	p. 345
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