On-Demand Webinar: Taking a Deeper Dive Into Dyslexia: TOD™ Case Studies
Description of Webinar
The purpose of this webinar is to discuss important considerations in dyslexia assessment by reviewing several customer questions about dyslexia, as well as the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD™) results with individuals of varying ages (early elementary to adult). Example cases will focus on topics such as identification of early indicators of dyslexia and the need for systematic instruction; the importance of using a multiple deficit framework and assessing several linguistic risk factors; the challenges in distinguishing dyslexia from other disorders, such as dysgraphia, developmental language disorder, and ADHD; the importance of providing specific recommendations and including qualitative information to help support conclusions; and considerations when preparing a report to help a student get the accommodation of extended time on high-stakes tests. In addition, specific interpretive features of the TOD will be explained, including the use and interpretation of the Dyslexia Diagnostic Index.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the main linguistic risk factors that can contribute to problems in reading and spelling development;
- Explain the use and interpretation of the TOD Dyslexia Diagnostic Index; and
- Explain the importance of providing specific recommendations for accommodations and interventions.
Registration Cost
Number of Contact Hours Offered
1.5
Presenter Bio
Nancy Mather, PhD
Dr. Nancy Mather is professor emerita at the University of Arizona in Tucson and the coauthor of several assessments, including the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD) and the Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ IV). She has served as a learning disabilities teacher, a diagnostician, and an educational consultant, and she conducts workshops on both assessment and instruction for students with dyslexia. She received her PhD in special education from the University of Arizona, with a dissertation focused on the assessment of gifted students and students with learning disabilities.
Throughout her career, Dr. Mather has maintained a special focus on assessment and intervention for individuals with dyslexia and learning disabilities. In particular, her research and scholarship have centered on assessment methods and interventions for children with reading problems. Her articles have appeared in both school psychology and special education journals, and she has published numerous books on topics related to learning disabilities and dyslexia, including Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention, Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors, and Essentials of Assessment Report Writing.
In addition to the TOD and the WJ IV, Dr. Mather is coauthor of the Test of Silent Word Reading Fluency, Second Edition (TOSWRF-2); the Test of Orthographic Competence, Second Edition (TOC-2); and the Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities, Third Edition (ITPA-3).
Disclosures
Presenters receive an honorarium and royalties for their presentation and from the sale of the webinar.
Original Webinar Date
June 5, 2024
Webinar Duration
90 Minutes
Instructional Level
Introductory
Target Audience
Assessment professionals including neuropsychologists, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists/interventionists, speech–language pathologists (SLPs), and occupational therapists (OTs).
Agenda
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Refund/Cancellation Policy and Late Registration/Transfer Fees
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Webinar Completion Requirements
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Continuing Education Credit
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1.5 CEs
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