Special Needs Computing - LADS (Lucid Adult Dyslexia Screening)

The software incorporates four assessment modules, three of which are designed to measure phonological processing and working memory skills, which are typically weak in dyslexic adults despite educational intervention. These tests will provide a swift but effective screening for dyslexic individuals in a wide variety of settings, including those in further and higher education. The Reasoning test has been included in order to calibrate the Word recognition and Word construction tests to increase the accuracy of detection of dyslexia in bright, well-compensated adults. It also enables the administrator to reach a rough estimate of the person’s intellectual ability, which may be important when making decisions about further action after screening.

The tests in LADS are adaptive; that is, the program varies the items given according to the performance of the individual taking the test. This means that the assessment is swift and efficient. (Please note that progressively harder items will be delivered to those individuals who get many items correct; and easier items delivered to those who make incorrect responses). Each of the four modules in LADS takes about five minutes, so the whole screening can usually be completed in about 20 minutes. Results can be viewed on screen or printed out immediately.

The test is accompanied by a comprehensive Administrator’s Manual, which explains how to use the program and how to interpret results. The final section of the Manual (which has been written by E.A. Draffan of Sussex University’s Assistive Technology Unit) covers a range of strategies for supporting adults with dyslexia, particularly using computer technology.It must be emphasised that LADS is not a diagnostic test and does not purport to provide a definitive assessment of dyslexia. Nor does it assess reading and spelling abilities per se. Rather, LADS is designed to provide a quick screen of unselected or selected adults in order to indicate which of them is most likely to have dyslexia.

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LADS (Lucid Adult Dyslexia Screening)

LADS is a computerised test designed to screen for dyslexia in persons 16 years and older.

DWQ015y One Year Licence £175.00 (£205.63 inc. VAT)

DWQ015h Three Year Licence £394.00 (£462.95 inc. VAT)

DWQ015f Five Year Licence £586.00 (£688.55 inc. VAT)