A review of three commonly used brief dyslexia rating scales

The use of brief dyslexia rating scales is increasing given current dyslexia legislation efforts across the United States. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the historical context of the use of brief dyslexia rating scales, strengths, and limitations of using these measures, criteria for selecting these measures, and a review of three commonly used brief dyslexia rating scales in the United States. A discussion of how brief dyslexia rating scales can be used in conjunction with other forms of assessment is also provided. Implications for practice on using brief dyslexia rating scales are addressed in the context of both assessment and intervention.

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The use of brief dyslexia rating scales is increasing in the United States due to current dyslexia legislation efforts. This article provides a historical overview of their use, discusses the strengths and limitations, criteria for selection, and reviews three commonly used scales. The article also explores how these scales can be used in conjunction with other forms of assessment, and addresses implications for practice in assessment and intervention.