Dyslexia Self-Assessment (Fran Levin Bowman, M.Ed. & Vincent Culotta, Ph.D. 2010) http://www.interdys.org

Are you dyslexic?

Please complete the brief 10 question self-assessment tool below.

Answer “Yes” or “No”

• Do you read slowly?

• Do you have (or had) trouble learning how to read when you were in school?

• Do you often have to read something two or three times before it makes sense?

• Are you uncomfortable or feel embarrassed reading out loud (in front of others)?

• Do you omit, transpose, or add letters/words when you are reading or writing?

• Do you find you still have spelling mistakes in your writing even after Spell Check?

• Do you find it difficult to pronounce uncommon multi-syllable words when you are reading?

• Do you find it difficult to read long books and novels?

• Do (did) you find it difficult to learn a foreign language?

• Do (did) you avoid things (courses or studying) that require extensive reading?

Each Question answered "yes" = 1 point Score

If you answer “yes” to 7 or more of these questions, you may have signs that indicate dyslexia. At this point you ought to consider seeking consultation from a specialist or a formal diagnostic assessment from a qualified examiner.

Call 03-7647761 or 0501394154 for an appointment with a specialist.