This test is not an absolute proof of the presence of dyslexia. You may want to consult with a professional testing service. However, this test should give you a strong indication of whether a problem exists and will empower you to make the right decisions for your situation.
Print the alphabet below in lower case (small) letters:
Print the alphabet below in upper case (capital) letters:
Circle all of the b’s.
Have your student read the following words out loud:
Read the words from question 4 to your student and have them write the words on the lines below.
Say each group of words out loud and have the student repeat them back to you in the exact same order: (say the words slowly and clearly.)
1. dog – snake – moon
2. please – simple – bringing – supple
3. design – frighten – glistening – production – desperate
Circle each reversed letter:
Circle each reversed letter.
Say each group of nonsense words out loud and have the student repeat them back to you in the exact same order: (Make sure the student knows these are made up words. Say the words slowly and clearly.)
Say the nonsense word sequences from question 9 and have your child write the sequences down.
Have your student pronounce the following word pairs and then circle the nonsense words.
Look at the figure in the left column. Circle the matching figure in the columns to the right.
Look at the figure in the left column. Circle the matching figure in the columns to the right.
Look at the word on the left and circle the word on the right that matches.
Look at the word on the left and circle the word on the right that matches.
Have the student repeat the following sentences back to you exactly as you say them: (pause your speech where you see a space.)
Three men – raced down the hill – to a boat – in a river.
A girl – was walking – down the street – and whistling – a little tune.
The big dog – went running away – when it heard – a great big noise
Read each word out loud and circle the words that rhyme.
Circle each was:
Look at the figure on the right and circle the one on the left that matches.
Have the students copy the figures from the bottom to the dots on top.
Have the student repeat these words exactly back to you. Mark yes or no.
Hold card #1 up to the student for 5 seconds. Take it away and have the student reproduce it on one of the blank cards.
Do the same with card #2, holding up for 10 seconds.
Do the same for card #3 for 15 seconds.
#1
#2
#3
#1
#2
#3
Look at each word and figure out what it is. Write the word on the line.
Look at the letters at the left. Cover them up and copy them from memory on the line.
Read the following letters out loud. Have the student repeat them to you in reverse order.
Circle each reversed letter within the word.
Circle each reversed letter within the word.
Circle each reversed word.
Circle the reversed words.
Circle each did.
Have the student:
Draw a vertical or up and down line on top of the triangle.
Draw a horizontal or sideways line under the circle.
Draw a diagonal or slanted line through the square.
