14 Dyslexia Tests Clinicians Like - Dyslexia Help

Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing -2 (CTOPP-2) We find the CTOPP-2 to be very valuable in identifying underlying phonological processing skills and, thus, dyslexia. It is a standard test in our battery. It is fun to give and kids like taking it because it is almost like a game.

Word Retrieval and Rapid Automatic Naming (RAN)

Difficulty in this skill can hamper speaking, reading, and writing. Assessment Standardized tests such as the Comprehensive Test Of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) and RAN-RAS (Rapid Automatized Naming-Rapid Alternating Stimulus) assess rapid automatic naming of pictured items, numbers, and letters.

Is it Possible to be Dyslexic and Score Well on Testing?

The short answer to your question is yes – someone can absolutely score well on the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing – 2 (CTOPP-2) and be dyslexic.

Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing 2nd Edition Question

Thank you for your kind words about DyslexiaHelp. Given that the CTOPP-2 is standardized, the same rules that we learned in graduate school in our test administration course apply—1 year between administration. (I agree that I wish the CTOPP-2 had a 2nd form.) At my private practice if we cannot administer the CTOPP-2, we may use the LAC-3, although it only covers phonological awareness (not ...

Tests for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities - Dyslexia Help

We have developed a comprehensive list of the more commonly used tests for diagnosing dyslexia and language disability. You can use this information to help you understand a little about the different types of tests, what they measure, and which is appropriate for your child.

Teacher questions whether high schooler whose only difficulty is in ...

I have a 17 year old student presenting with no phonological awareness limitations or phonological memory difficulties (standard scores ranging between CTOPP composites 103-112). Verbal and Visual IQ’s indicate a strength for visual abilities, but within normal ranges. The student wants a diagnosis of dyslexia! However, this is clearly a deficit in phonological processing speed ability, not ...

Diagnosing Dyslexia with Only Two Assessments - Dyslexia Help

So, knowing the above, if the district will only let you purchase a few tests — the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing -2 (CTOPP-2) is currently the best we have for evaluating phonological processing skills, which must be assessed because these are the challenges that underlie the struggles with reading and spelling.

Parent is Seeking Advice Regarding Daughter’s Test Scores

I am very confused by my daughter’s test scores. She has had the Differential Ability Scales and the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test done at school and yesterday she had the CTOPP and the GORT done by a reading specialist. I am not sure if she has dyslexia or not, but something is going on. The school testing showed average intelligence, high oral language and comprehension, average ...

Teaching Phonological Awareness - Dyslexia Help

How to Teach Phonological Awareness Just like phonics skills, there is a developmental sequence to teaching phonological awareness skills. Teaching phonological and phonemic awareness is done in the absence of written text. An in-depth assessment, such as the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP), will help you determine your student’s present level of functioning and set ...

What to expect in a dyslexia evaluation - Dyslexia Help

Learn what to expect before, during, and after an evaluation An evaluation for developmental dyslexia or a language-learning disability is a comprehensive assessment that provides you with a clear understanding of your child’s competencies in the following areas: oral language, phonological skills (e.g., phonemic awareness, rapid automatic naming), decoding, reading fluency (i.e., rate and ...