Well, if you are reading this and asking ‘am I dyslexic’, then it’s a possibility you are! However, to be sure you need to get yourself tested. I’m afraid although the freebies may give you an idea of what to look for which is useful, to be truly clear, you need a professional consultation. The primary reason for this is that we are all different, and although dyslexia is a global term, it has many sub-types that manifest in different ways. It should then come as no surprise that the way that dyslexics may be helped will also differ. There is little point trying to get someone to do the backstroke when they can’t swim! Same with dyslexia remediation programs, they need to be tailored to the individual.
Here, we are just going to give you a selection of some of the possible signs of dyslexia that may seem out of the ordinary.
1. Do you make a lot of mistakes when writing cheques?
2. When making a phone call, do you often mix the numbers up when you dial and/or find it difficult to take messages and record them correctly?
3. Are you a bad speller?
4. Do you frequently find yourself mixing up dates and times and miss appointments.
5. Do you avoid filling out forms as you find them confusing?
6. Do you think you take longer to read a page in a book than other people?
7. Did you find learning your multiplication tables really hard?
8. Can you recite the months of the year out loud and fluently?
9. When reading long words, do you find it hard to get the correct sounds and to get them in the right order?
10. When following directions, do you find it difficult to tell your left from your right?
11. Can you do simple sums in your head without resorting to using your fingers?
So, “am I dyslexic”? If you answer ‘yes’ to the majority of the above, then this is likely.
Please remember this is only a quick dyslexia screening test, it is not a professional assessment and only indicates a pre-disposition towards dyslexia.
The next step should be a professional assessment that you can get via many local education departments or via a dyslexia organisation. They won’t be cheap I’m afraid, and if they offer a remediation program, that won’t be cheap either.
However, if you are still worried about taking that step and want a little more confirmation first, try one of the online dyslexia tests that you have to pay for. The reason for this is that some of these online tests have a lot more research behind them and have been developed by accredited professionals in the field. One such test can be found by CLICKING HERE. These tests are impersonal, so no one will make you feel silly. That said, there is no reason why you should feel embarrassed at a professional testing, you are expected to have difficulty with certain things and no one is going to be judging you.
So, am I dyslexic? Take the plunge, and change your life today.
