As a screening tool LASS provides invaluable information about the nature of a student's difficulties enabling a much more focused approach to in-depth assessment where necessary.Cathy Ellis, SpLD Teacher, London
LASS 8-11 is widely used by schools in the UK and internationally. It is easy to administer, requiring no specific training and minimal supervision. It was re-standardised, fully digitised and updated in 2019 with enhanced reporting features and interpretation guidance and is now available online on our GL Ready platform and compatible with most devices.
LASS 8-11 pinpoints specific areas of need and is taken by pupils who have a high probability of dyslexia. It gives a more detailed indication of a pupil’s particular strengths and weaknesses that may impact reading.
It is available in two versions: for ages 8-11 and for 11-15. For further information on LASS 11-15 please click here.
LASS 8-11 assesses:
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This assessment has British Dyslexia Association Assured status |
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