The Psychological Assessment of Dyslexia

Great strides have been made recently in the availability of measurement technology able to describe accurately individual cognitive variation. At the same time, understanding of replicable and fair assessment practices in the dyslexia field has increased, as what dyslexia is has become clearer. This book provides a guide to the many issues involved in psychological assessment, taking dyslexia to be a remedial cognitive deficit. The major tests in use for children and adults are also reviewed.