The Questionable Value of Perceptual Tests in Diagnosing Reading Disabilities.

Olson, Arthur V.

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Publication Date: 1980-Sep

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The Questionable Value of Perceptual Tests in Diagnosing Reading Disabilities.

Olson, Arthur V.

Journal of Research in Reading, v3 n2 p129-39 Sep 1980

Discusses two frequently recommended tests for the evaluation of visual perception in relation to reading ability: the Frostig Development Test of Visual Perception and the Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test. Questions the content validity of the former and suggests that the latter is a reasonable predictor of reading achievement. (FL)

Descriptors: Perception Tests, Reading Achievement, Reading Diagnosis, Reading Difficulties, Visual Perception

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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