Advantages

• Using the same screening tool over time allows you to compare results and contributes to the validity of the results.
• Using screening tools builds regularly builds up your confidence and expertise.
• Can help you and the learner explore the possibilities that there is (or isn't) a learning disability.
• Formal testing is expensive so screening can help a learner discover why he or she might be having trouble learning.
• The results can be very helpful to both the learner and the instructor/tutor to understand why the learner is experiencing difficulties.
• Screening can help you get to know the learner better.
• Volunteer tutors can get discouraged if the learner doesn't seem to be making progress; screening results can help him or her understand why learning may take longer than expected.