by Rod Nicolson & Angela Fawcett
Qualification Level: C
Purpose: The Dyslexia Early Screening Test - Second Edition (DEST-2) evaluates whether a young child is experiencing difficulty in areas known to be affected in dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Early Screening Test - Second Edition (DEST-2) battery contains screening tests of attainment and ability. These determine whether a young child is experiencing difficulty in areas known to be affected in dyslexia.
Includes an 'at risk' score for dyslexia that determines whether further in-depth testing should be undertaken.
A profile of skills provides valuable information that can be used to guide in-school support.
Features
The DEST-2 replaces the bestselling Dyslexia Early Screening Test (DEST) and includes two additional subtests, clinical research data, a new 'at risk' category and scoring software.
The DEST-2 consists of 12 subtests:
- Rapid naming
- Bead threading
- Phonological discrimination
- Postural stability
- Rhyme/Alliteration
- Forwards digit span
- Digit naming
- Letter naming
- Sound order
- Shape copying
- Corsi frog
- Vocabulary (group/individual)
Includes: Print Kit DEST-2
