Why use a test for dyslexia online? (A bit of a history lesson here!)
The printed script has been subject to many changes over the centuries. For example, punctuation was not introduced until the 9th century. Unlike our ancestors we can now try out a test for dyslexia online (carry on here, or CLICK HERE or the image on your left to go straight there).
From the written text developed by the Mesopotamians, texts have progressed through several different alphabets and taken a mere 500 years to reach its present form.
Reading began as a somewhat privileged ability, and the need to read only increased as world trade increased from around the 13th century. Due to the growth of the printing presses in the 15th century, written texts then became more available for everyone.
There are many different types of texts across the world of varying difficulty and English is certainly not one of the easiest to master. However, for those with a reading deficit it can be even harder.
Although dyslexia can be acquired through an accident or a condition that affects how the brain functions, it is more likely to be of a developmental nature that is gradually observed from childhood.
Children with such a reading deficit are often unfairly labelled as disruptive and difficult. This leads to the child beginning to believe they actually are unless they are lucky enough to have parents who know what they are talking about and who are willing to push for the child’s rights. Thankfully now, the majority of teachers are aware of dyslexia and try their best to help within the limits of their time, knowledge and budget.
Unfortunately for many adults, they have had to grow up with the problem, and this can lead to low self-esteem etc. Just remember though, there are many famous and wealthy dyslexics such as Richard Branson for example!
If you have difficulty reading and think you may be dyslexic, you can do tests for dyslexia online.
Over time, this site will go into more depth about the different types of dyslexia as we support an individual differences approach and recognise that not everyone’s problems are the same. So come back to tests for dyslexia to find out more such as what is the best font, size of text, colour of background etc.
If you would like to try out a test for dyslexia online, you can find one HERE. Not free I’m afraid, but it will give you an idea of the tasks that would be involved in any formal assessment etc. Unless you are still in education, the fees for a formal assessment can be quite high. Added to that you may feel more embarressed being face-to-face with someone and worried that you are wasting your time and money, this seems like a great option.
If you get a positive from this test, you will know that there is a very strong likelihood that you should get that formal assessment done and need not feel embarressed as it is highly likely to be positive as well. Once you have done that, you can begin to move forward, stop worrying and do something about it.
Good luck!
