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There is a PowerPoint file available to accompany this presentation. The BDA Conference 2001 CD-ROM contains 61 PowerPoint files. For details of how to obtain the CD-ROM, please contact the BDA.
Friday stream 2 Session 11.35 - 12.50 Length 25 minutes
Chris Singleton, Kevin Thomas, Joanna Horne and Rik Leedale
Department of Psychology, University of Hull. c.singleton@psy.hull.ac.uk
Abstract
This study reports on the development of two computerised assessment systems for adults with dyslexia: A comprehensive assessment suite of 8 tests, comprising measures of visual and auditory working memory, orthographic and phonological reading, and orthographic and phonological spelling. A Swedish version of this suite is currently being used in Sweden. An English version is under development. A screening system to be delivered over the Internet. This system, which takes less than 10 minutes to administer, comprises assessment of phonological processing skills and working memory. It was designed as part of a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of literacy skills being developed for the UK University for Industry. A pilot study using the screening system was carried out with 150 adults, divided into three groups (a) Dyslexic university students; (b) Non dyslexic university students ; and (c) Adults not at university or college, who were not dyslexic but who had below-average literacy skills. The results indicate that the screening system can reliably discriminate between these three groups and was favourably received by users. As well as outlining the development of these systems, demonstrating the tests involved and reporting on the results of the pilot study, the paper will review approaches to screening adults for dyslexia, the relative advantages and disadvantages of computerised methods, and the contexts for effective assessment of adult dyslexia in the world of employment. The possibilities for computerised multilingual assessment on an international basis and the implications for intervention and support of adults with dyslexia outside universities and colleges will also be considered.
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