Checklist for Developmental Spelling Disorder

  1. How many times out of ten does the learner exhibit letter or word reversals when writing or spelling?


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  2. How many times out of ten does the learner have difficulty on weekly tests?


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  3. If the sounds in words are stressed but configurations (appearances) are neglected, how many times out of ten does the learner have difficulty mastering spelling?

    4. [The child may be demonstrating a need for visual input.]

     
     
     
  4. If words are seen without integrating sounds, how many times out of ten does the learner have difficulty mastering spelling?

    5. [The child may be demonstrating a need for auditory input and phonics skills.]

     
     
     
  5. How many times out of ten does the learner repeat the same spelling error?


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  6. How many times out of ten does the learner attempt to use phonics to spell irregular words?

    7. [The child may be demonstrating a need for visual memory.]

     
     
     
  7. When the learner masters a word on a weekly spelling test, how many times out of ten does s/he misspell the same word in another context?

    8. [The child may be demonstrating good short term memory with poor application of spelling skills.]

     
     
     
  8. On a later review test, how many times out of ten does the learner fail to spell words learned at an earlier time?

    9. [The child may be demonstrating poor long term visual memory for spelling.]

     

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Last revised: March 26, 2000