Find Out If You’re Dyslexic

The following is a simple, unofficial test developed to detect specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.

Question 1 of 13

1 point

Do you (or did you) have problems learning in grades 6-8?

Yes No

Question 2 of 13

1 point

Do you (or did you) have problems working from a test booklet to an answer sheet?

Yes No

Question 3 of 13

1 point

Do you have problems working with numbers in a column?

Yes No

Question 4 of 13

1 point

Do you have problems judging distances?

Yes No

Question 5 of 13

1 point

Do any of your family members have learning disabilities?

Yes No

Question 6 of 13

2 points

Do you (or did you) have problems learning in grades 1-5?

Yes No

Question 7 of 13

2 points

Do you have problems mixing mathematical signs (such as “x”, ”+” or ”=”)?

Yes No

Question 8 of 13

3 points

Do you have problems filling out forms?

Yes No

Question 9 of 13

3 points

Do you have problems memorizing numbers?

Yes No

Question 10 of 13

3 points

Do you have problems remembering how to spell simple words you know?

Yes No

Question 11 of 13

4 points

Do you have problems taking notes?

Yes No

Question 12 of 13

4 points

Do you have problems adding or subtracting small numbers in your head?

Yes No

Question 13 of 13

4 points

Were you (or are you) placed in a program for children with special needs or given extra help in school?

Yes No

This test was adapted from the Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Services, Learning Needs Screening Tool.