Designing Intervention Strategies For Spelling Deficits: a Preliminary Assessment

This case study examined the efficacy of an individualized intervention strategy for treating spelling difficulties in a fifth grade student. The subject was pre-tested to identify performance levels on cognitive, language, and reading measures, as well as spelling achievement and developmental spelling level. A five week program to improve spelling through individualized instruction was designed. Post-test results indicated that intervention strategies tailored to the child's individual profile were effective in improving spelling achievement. The discussion focuses on the nature of spelling deficits, developmental spelling research, assessment techniques, and implications for treatment.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Year

1996

Author dc:creator

• Scott, Patricia Thompson

Contributors dc:contributor

• Julie Masterson

• Communication Sciences and Disorders

Statement dc:rights

• © Patricia Thompson Scott

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/424

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1425