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Testing and Diagnosis

Why is Assessment Important?

August 4, 2023

Assessment expert Dr. Melissa Farrall explains how assessment helps us understand why children do what they do, and maps out how we can better meet their unique needs.

Filed Under: Evaluation and Assessment, For Learners, For Schools, For Teachers, Reading Support, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, Testing and Diagnosis

Types of Testing for Learning Disabilities

April 6, 2023

Testing helps us understand how a child learns best, giving us a full profile of their strengths and needs.

Filed Under: Dyslexia, Evaluation and Assessment, For Learners, For Teachers, Parenting Resources, Reading Support, Testing and Diagnosis

Parent’s Guide to Tests and Assessments for Children Who Might Have a Learning Disability

December 6, 2017

When you have questions about assessment, finding the answers should be easy. “All About Tests & Assessments,” co-authored by the Stern Center’s Director of Evaluations, Melissa Farrall, is a comprehensive guide for parents, teachers, and therapists looking to understand how to use tests and assessments to identify students’ challenges and to guide them developing a customized learning plan.

Filed Under: Evaluation and Assessment, For Teachers, News, Parenting Resources, Testing and Diagnosis

Preparing Your Child for an Evaluation

February 12, 2015

You have made the decision to have your child evaluated. Maybe your child has a learning style difference, which includes being a gifted learner; maybe a learning disability is suspected; perhaps your child has attention difficulties; concerns around adaptive behavioral problems, including autism, may be the issue, or maybe your child is struggling with a neurological handicapping condition.

Filed Under: Evaluation and Assessment, Parenting Resources, Testing and Diagnosis

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