The Psychological Assessment of Reading

Edited by John R. Beech - Chris Singleton

The Psychological Assessment of Reading

Edited by John R. Beech, Chris Singleton

Publisher: Routledge

Series: The Routledge Assessment Library

List price: £ 19.99

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Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 23 October 1997

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ISBN: 0415128595 ISBN 13: 9780415128599

The Psychological Assessment of Reading

A guide to best practice including reviews of the latest and most helpful tests available. In Part One, contributors discuss the theory of reading assessment including issues such as screening, legal aspects, memory and visual problems, computer based assessments and the dyslexias. Part Two contains the review section with reviews of named tests. Top page

Complete description

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, outlining the pitfalls and suggesting best practices. The first part of the book contains chapters outlining the main theoretical postions, including a discussion of dsylexia and the assessment of different aspects of reading including phonological skills, comprehension, spelling and written expression, adult's problems, acquired reading disorders and the legal aspects of reading assessment. A final section contains reviews of the most widely used and useful tests available. A reference tool for professionals in educational and clinical settings, this book should prove an important text for students and trainees. Top page

General info

Publisher & Imprint: Routledge

City: London

Pages: 368

More info: height 234 mm width 156 mm

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Age recommended: College/higher education

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey: 428.4019 Library of Congress Subject: LB1050.46. Reading


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