Education & Reference Psychology & Self-Help Language & Linguistics
Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties by David A. Kilpatrick is a comprehensive textbook that blends reading skills, assessment, and language arts research for students and professionals. The 2015 Wiley trade paperback offers clear guidance on diagnosing and addressing reading challenges within psychology and linguistics contexts.
Part of the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this 448‑page volume is a solid resource for anyone studying reading assessment, testing, and measurement. Its practical approach makes it valuable for coursework, teacher preparation, and clinical reference.
The book arrives as a personalized copy with a small coffee ring on the front cover and about ten pages highlighted in yellow, but it is otherwise free of writing, dog‑ears, and any signs of wear. The binding remains tight, and it has been kept in a smoke‑free home.
Overall, this well‑preserved textbook provides a useful blend of theory and practice for readers seeking to improve literacy outcomes.