How to get the most out of TILLS
This webinar focuses on using design features unique to TILLS that allow you to assess a student’s oral and written language using a scientifically sound quadrant model. Read More
The Magnocellular Theory of Dyslexia
This excerpt examines the research supporting the belief that fundamental phonological reading problems in people with dyslexia may be due to mild, but pervasive, impaired development of magnocellular systems throughout the brain. Read More
The Role of Teacher Effectiveness in Children’s Reading Achievement
This chapter excerpt considers the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful teacher of reading as well as how schools of education might better prepare elementary-level educators to teach reading to children from a variety of backgrounds. Read More
Use of technology in teaching
This chapter discusses the use of technology in teaching students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, OWL LD, and dyscalculia. The use of computers in content area instruction, as well as the use of computers for accommodation and explicit instruction, is covered. Read More
The Fundamentals of Academic Vocabulary Essential Concepts for Middle School Students and Their Teachers
In this article from IDA's Perspectives on Language and Literacy, Jennifer Wells Greene, Ph.D., author of Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, describes the vocabulary needs of middle school students, with a focus on academic vocabulary. Read More
Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book sample activities
These sample activities help teach students the origin of words. With the activities in the Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book, students and practitioners will get the practice they need to use multisensory teaching effectively with students who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Read More
Simple view of reading and beyond: Need for expanded models to guide assessment and intervention for reading disorders
Learn more about the need for a new model to test language and literacy skills and the development of TILLS in this presentation from the International Dyslexia Association conference in 2015. Also includes information about the 15 TILLS subtests. Read More
TILLS Sensitivity & Specificity
This table from the TILLS Examiner's Manual shows the sensitivity and specificity levels by age for all ages tested by the TILLS. Read More
TILLS Webinar Series
Learn how to get the most out of TILLS, how to screen for language/literacy disorders, and how to identify dyslexia using the assessment in this free webinar series. Read More
The TILLS Advantage: A Q&A with Test Developer Dr. Nickola Nelson
With so many assessments on the market, it can be tough for test administrators to determine which tool they need to obtain the most reliable and comprehensive information about their students’ capabilities. To help clarify what makes TILLS unique, we spoke with TILLS lead developer Nickola Nelson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Read More
