Students spend nearly 60% of their school day engaged in the process of written expression. Deficits in the writing process can wreak havoc on students’ education. The FAW examines the underlying processes that support proficient written language skills. In addition to identifying the possibility of dysgraphia, the FAW is able to determine the specific subtype of dysgraphia.
The FAW is a diagnostic achievement test designed to examine the underlying cognitive, motoric, and linguistic processes that support proficient written language skills. It joins the FAR and the FAM as the third and final member of the Feifer Family of diagnostic achievement test batteries, all of which examine subtypes of learning disabilities using a brain–behavior perspective.
Why should you use the FAR and FAW together to test for dyslexia?
includes FAW Professional Manual, Administration and Scoring Guide, Stimulus Book, 10 Examinee Response Forms, 10 Examiner Record Forms, Scoring Templates, and Sentence Scaffolding cards with box
Plus, this kit includes a certificate for 5 FREE FAW Score Reports on PARiConnect!
includes FAW Comprehensive Kit and FAR Comprehensive Kit
for in-person administration via tablet; includes FAW e-Manual with Fast Guide, Administration and Scoring Guide e-Manual, Administration Guidelines for Digital Stimulus Materials, In-Person e-Stimulus Book, 10 Examinee Response Forms, 10 Examiner Record Forms, Scoring Templates, and Sentence Scaffolding Cards with box. Plus, this kit includes certificates for 5 FREE FAW Score Reports on PARiConnect! e-Manuals and e-Stimulus Books are limited to a single user and device. Please see our e-Manuals FAQ before ordering e-Manuals, and please see our e-Stimulus Books FAQ before ordering e-Stimulus Books.
includes FAM Comprehensive Kit and FAW Comprehensive Kit
e-Manuals and e-Stimulus Books are limited to a single user and device. Please see our e-Manuals FAQ before ordering e-Manuals, and please see our e-Stimulus Books FAQ before ordering e-Stimulus Books.
for in-person administration via tablet. e-Manuals and e-Stimulus Books are limited to a single user and device. Please see our e-Manuals FAQ before ordering e-Manuals, and please see our e-Stimulus Books FAQ before ordering e-Stimulus Books.
Score reports provide scores and profiles based on response data from a paper-and-pencil assessment.
This interpretive report provides scores, profiles, and interpretive text based on response data from a paper-and-pencil assessment.
FAW subtests
Are writing and reading issues related?
According to the Interactive Dynamic Literacy (IDL) Model, yes they are. While there are unique processes and skills in reading and writing, largely these skills have shared processes. According to the IDL a student with dyslexia can also have written composition difficulties. Also, executive functions such as working memory and attention can play a part in both reading and writing. The FAR and FAW work perfectly together when you have a referral for a language-based learning disability. They both are based on neuropsychological theory, seek to address processing issues and can be used to help diagnose dyslexia and executive functioning issues. Find out where weaknesses are in writing and reading and then review prescriptive interventions recommended for the best path forward.