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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jim Ross - speech language pathologist at Lab School of Washington has tremendous insight and over 30 years experience. You won't be disappointed!![/quote]
 SLPs do not diagnose dyslexia or dysgraphia. [/quote]

SLPs definitely do diagnose dyslexia provided that they have the experience and knowledge to do so. I am an SLP and can make this diagnosis. Diagnosing dysgraphia, however, is not within the scope of my practice.[/quote]

What specific training do you have  and what testing do you use?[/quote]

I am Orton-Gillingham trained. SLPs can choose to pursue additional training in any area of language. Oral language is the foundation of reading and an assessment of reading in isolation would be a mistake. Dyslexia is based in phonology, which SLPs are extensively trained in. I'd start with a thorough assessment of oral language, the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, the Gray Oral Reading test, and a language and writing sample. [/quote]

Orton-Gillingham trained means you can tutor a child with dyslexia but not diagnose them. Sort of like a doctor can diagnose but a physical therapist works with the issue.  The OP's DC needs  [i]comprehensive[/i] testing that includes but dyslexia testing but goes much further.  I am well versed in dyslexia as my DC has dyslexia.  Phonological issues are one aspect of dyslexia.  A person who has dyslexia can also have ortho-graphic (decoding) issues and RAN (word retrieval) issues . [/quote]

Thank you for your feedback. As I am trained in O-G, I am familiar with what this means. However, I am not a tutor. I am a clinician who specializes in all areas of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive linguistics. I was asked what specific training I have in the area of dyslexia. I am able to diagnose and treat based on my training and experience. SLPs are extensively trained in phonology,encoding, decoding, and word retrieval. The latter three are encompassed in neurolinguistics. In fact, I have a sizable caseload of individuals who are working on word retrieval alone!

I maintain that I would start with the testing I mentioned. The CTOPP includes multiple measures of RAN to assess word retrieval. The language and writing sample target spelling, syntax, and morphology.  There is no need to test exhaustively unless this initial testing suggests that deeper assessment in a certain area is needed. To do otherwise of the bat may be a waste of time and money and the child would be miserable. Start conservatively and adjust the plan along the way. I would also suggest a hearing and vision screening before any testing begins. I would encourage parents to bring their child to a practitioner with whom they are most comfortable.[/quote]

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