Stark Griffin™ (SGDA) Dyslexia English Half Assessment Kit

Stark Griffin™ (SGDA) Dyslexia English Half Assessment Kit

This supplementary kit enables practitioners to perform comprehensive dyslexia assessments with clients whose primary language differs from the one initially used in their Full Kit. It is an essential resource for clinicians, therapists, and educational professionals working in bilingual or multilingual environments, where culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment is critical.

Purpose and Intended Use

This Half Kit is not a standalone product but a language-specific add-on designed to complement the Full Dyslexia Assessment Kit. Professionals who are already equipped with the full theoretical and therapeutic components can now extend their services to a broader client base by administering assessments in either English or Afrikaans, depending on the language needs of the learner.

In a diverse country like South Africa, language accessibility plays a crucial role in the accuracy and fairness of psychoeducational assessments. This kit ensures that practitioners can:

• Provide equitable testing across linguistic groups.
• Avoid misdiagnosis due to language barriers.
• Maintain consistency in assessment quality regardless of the learner’s home language.

Maintaining Diagnostic Integrity

The Half Dyslexia Assessment Kit maintains the diagnostic integrity of the Full Kit by providing all core assessment materials used in evaluating the presence and severity of dyslexia. These materials support the same three-part structure used in the comprehensive diagnostic process:

1. Parent Questionnaire – for gathering contextual and developmental background.
2. Dyslexia Screening Test (DST) – to identify potential indicators of dyslexia.
3. Dyslexia Determination Test (DDT) – to classify subtypes and determine severity.

With these components, professionals can still accurately assess:

• The presence of dyslexia,
• The subtype (phonological, surface, or mixed),
• The severity level of each subtype,
• And the overall severity of the diagnosis.

This ensures that diagnostic outcomes remain reliable, valid, and aligned with best practice standards—even when administered in a different language.

What’s Included in the Dyslexia Half Kit

The Half Dyslexia Assessment Kit includes essential consumables and language-specific materials to conduct full assessments without duplicating the theoretical or therapeutic manuals from the Full Kit. The complete contents are:

• DST Word List Book
  Word lists tailored for use in the Dyslexia Screening Test, adapted for the selected language.
• DDT Word List Book
  Language-specific word lists for the Dyslexia Determination Test to ensure accuracy in identifying subtypes.
• Assessment Forms and Pads (10 copies per pad):
  • Parent Questionnaire – Helps gather critical developmental and educational background from caregivers.
  • DST Summary Test Form – Captures DST results to identify early indicators.
  • DST Encoding Form – Evaluates a child’s spelling and encoding skills, a common challenge in dyslexia.
  • DDT Form A – Used for administering the Dyslexia Determination Test, Version A.
  • DDT Form B – Used for alternate administration or retesting to prevent learning bias.
  • Grapheme Test Form – Assesses a learner’s ability to recognize and decode graphemes.
• 10 x “Help, My Child Has Been Diagnosed with Dyslexia” Booklets (Full Colour)
  These user-friendly, full-colour booklets are designed for parents and caregivers, providing support, guidance, and next steps after a diagnosis. They are presented in the corresponding language (English or Afrikaans) to ensure accessibility and understanding.

Who Is This Kit For?

The Half Dyslexia Assessment Kit is ideal for professionals who:

• Already own the Full Dyslexia Assessment Kit in one language,
• Work in bilingual environments or multilingual communities,
• Need to offer assessments in both English and Afrikaans,
• Require refillable consumables for ongoing assessment use,
• Want to expand the language inclusivity of their practice.

Whether you’re a psychologist, learning support teacher, therapist, or private practitioner, this kit enables you to confidently assess and support learners in their home language—a critical factor for valid and ethical assessment.

Language should never be a barrier to accurate diagnosis and meaningful support. The Half Dyslexia Assessment Kit ensures that professionals can uphold diagnostic excellence while expanding the accessibility and reach of their services. By offering all essential assessment materials in either English or Afrikaans, this kit allows for culturally responsive, linguistically accurate, and ethically sound dyslexia evaluations.

For professionals looking to extend their assessment offerings without the need to repurchase the full kit, the Half Kit is a smart, economical, and inclusive choice.

Equip your practice with the tools it needs to meet the diverse language needs of your clients. Order the Half Dyslexia Assessment Kit today.