Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties

By David A. Kilpatrick, Alan S. Kaufman (editor), Nadeen L. Kaufman (editor)

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Practical, effective, evidence-based reading interventions that change students' lives

Essentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties is a practical, accessible, in-depth guide to reading assessment and intervention. It provides a detailed discussion of the nature and causes of reading difficulties, which will help develop the knowledge and confidence needed to…

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1 author picked Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I am a lifelong survivor of dyslexia who writes about a dyslexia paradox: refereed research now not only refers to dyslexia as the number one reading disability, but also as a gift shared by a wide range of super achievers including architects, athletes, and entrepreneurs.

Is dyslexia a curse or a gift? Kilpatrick’s intervention-oriented book for teachers of struggling readers provides content and practical information in alignment with my own extensive writing including articles, and book chapters on dyslexia.

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