This simple 20 question dyslexia screener is designed to uncover the likelihood of whether you or your
child has dyslexia. The results of this quiz will help to define whether you should pursue formal testing.
For each statement below circle the number that best represents your reaction to each question.
1. There is a history of dyslexia or reading problems in the family. (inquire with parents)
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
2. Reading is slow and laborious.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
3. Lists and sequences, such as the alphabet, are/were very difficult to learn.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
4. Multi-syllable words are/were very difficult to pronounce (spaghetti is passgetti).
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
5. Letters with similar sounds are/were difficult to learn. e.g. /ě/ vs. /ă/, /f/ vs. /th/ or /t/ vs. /d/.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
6. Spelling and grammar is/was very difficult to master.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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1 2 3 4 5
7. Letter, number and word reversals occur frequently (e.g. “was” as “saw” or “b” as “d”).
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
8. Rhyming words are/were difficult to learn.
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1 2 3 4 5
9. Telling time on a clock with hands (analog) is/was difficult to learn.
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1 2 3 4 5
10. Multi-step directions are/were difficult to follow.
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1 2 3 4 5
11. Finding the right words while speaking and writing is challenging.
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1 2 3 4 5
12. Directionality is/was very difficult. e.g. left vs. right, east vs. west.
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1 2 3 4 5
13. Listening to a teacher and taking notes is/was difficult.
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Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
14. Proofreading written work is challenging.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
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15. Expressing ideas in an organized way is difficult.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
16. Understanding word problems in math is challenging.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
17. Understanding jokes, puns, sarcasm and idioms is difficult.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
18. Maintaining a positive, academic self esteem is challenging.
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
19. Filtering out background noise while learning or reading is difficult.
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1 2 3 4 5
20. Distinguishing between words that sound or look similar is challenging - “effect" vs. “affect,"
“anecdote" vs. “antidote."
Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5
Scoring: Add up each number circled above to tally your score: __________
Interpretation:
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● 1-65 Insignificant signs of dyslexia
● 66-75 Might have dyslexia
● 76-100 Significant signs of dyslexia - pursue psychoeducational testing to confirm
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