Screening for Reading Impairments

 
 

As a research lab, we do not provide clinical care, such as screening and diagnosis of dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities. We acknowledge the importance of screening and early intervention and have provided helpful screening tools and advice.

If you are interested in presentations related to reading development, dyslexia, or screening for early literacy milestones, please visit our Events page.

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Early Literacy Screening Tools

We have compiled a list of available screeners for dyslexia and early literacy in one document. This document is not a list of recommended screeners and should not be treated as such. The information on this list is accurate to the best of our knowledge, however, we do not guarantee that this information is correct. If you are aware of any incorrect information on this list, or if you would like to recommend a screener/assessment for the list, please email gaablab@gse.harvard.edu with the subject line "Gaab Lab Dyslexia Screener/Assessment List"

 
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dyslexia resource packet

We created a Dyslexia Resource Packet that includes recommended readings, websites, and contact information for professionals in Massachusetts who work with children who learn differently. We provide resources on advocacy and access, homework helpers, educational games, and more.

 
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early literacy screener study

We have recently completed a study through which we developed a 15-20 minute app that uses a gamified, interactive storyline to assess a child on early literacy milestones that can predict subsequent reading outcome and risk to develop dyslexia. Click the link below to learn more.