Theory to application: We are now entering the world of screening tools
- To determine if a learner who is entering a program has a potential learning disability
- To determine if the learner should be referred for further learning disability testing (if funding and/or services are available)
- To determine if the learner would benefit from participating in more in-depth screening/assessment for potential learning disabilities administered by the program (if available - not all programs will have a more enhanced assessment)
Quick screen tools
The list of tools below was evaluated by Literacy Link South Central (LLSC). To access details of the evaluation, refer to Chapter Two Appendix A. You can also click on the links below to directly access further information about each tool.
- Adult Dyslexia Checklist - The British Dyslexia Association http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/main/information/adults/a03check.asp
- Learning Differently - Adult Learning and Literacy Manitoba Education, Training and Youth Adult Learning and Literacy p.16 of 61 http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aet/all/publications.html#Practitioner
- Simple Screening Checklist developed by the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston - checklist http://www.onestops.info/print.php?article_id=28
- Screening Inventory Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (Chapter Two Appendix C is a copy of the tool)