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Adult Self-Assessment Tool: Are You Dyslexic?

HTTP://www.interdys.org/ewebeditpro5/upload/19160369.jpg Dyslexia affects 1 in 10 individuals, many of whom remain undiagnosed and receive little or no intervention services. For some individuals who have never been diagnosed, dyslexia is a hidden disability which may result in underemployment, difficulty navigating academic environments, difficulty on the job, and reduced self-confidence. Even those who have been diagnosed are likely to struggle with reading or writing in some aspects of their lives. Dyslexia is a specific reading disorder and does not reflect low intelligence. There are many bright and creative individuals with dyslexia who never learn to read, write, and/or spell at a level consistent with their intellectual ability.

Do you think you may have dyslexia?
Please complete the brief 10 question self-assessment tool below.

Dyslexia Self-Assessment for Adults

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1	Do you read slowly?
2	Did you have trouble learning how to read when you were in school?
3	Do you often have to read something two or three times before it makes sense?
4	Are you uncomfortable reading out loud?
5	Do you omit, transpose, or add letters when you are reading or writing?
6	Do you find you still have spelling mistakes in your writing even after Spell Check?
7	Do you find it difficult to pronounce uncommon multi-syllable words when you are reading?
8	Do you choose to read magazines or short articles rather than longer books and novels?
9	When you were in school, did you find it extremely difficult to learn a foreign language?
10	Do you avoid work projects or courses that require extensive reading?
	Each Question checked "yes" = 1 point Score
	If you answer “yes” to 7 or more of these questions, you may have signs that indicate dyslexia. You may want to consider seeking consultation from a specialist or a formal diagnostic assessment from a qualified examiner. To find a potential resource in your area click on Find A Provider.

For more Information: See the IDA Definition of Dyslexia, information regarding Myths About Dyslexia, and
IDA Fact Sheets On Dyslexia and Related Language-Based Learning Differences