Free Dyslexia Screener for Children & Adults

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This screening tool is designed to measure the risk of dyslexia. It was developed by a team of educational diagnosticians, certified academic language therapists, and physicians affiliated with Celebrate Dyslexia based on common signs and symptoms. Celebrate Dyslexia is a San Antonio-based nonprofit dedicated to educating, empowering, and celebrating individuals with dyslexia. If you have concerns about dyslexia, please talk to your primary care provider or child’s pediatrician. They can help you with questions about learning or reading, referrals to specialists, and guidance on next steps. Dyslexia screening is not a covered medical benefit for Community First Members. It is important to note that this is only a screener and does not replace a formal evaluation or diagnosis.

We are here to support you with any questions about development and learning needs. If you would like to speak with a Community First Educator, call 210-358-6055 or email healthyhelp@cfhp.com. If you would like to connect with Celebrate Dyslexia directly, call 210-570-8747 or email connect@celebratedyslexia.com.

By completing this dyslexia screener, you are giving permission for your name, contact information, and results from this screener to be shared with Celebrate Dyslexia. A copy of your results will also be emailed to you.

Member Name(Required)

First Last

Community First Member ID #(Required)

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)(Required)

Month

Day

Year

Zip code(Required)

Health Plan(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Are you completing this screener for yourself or your child?(Required)

Myself

My Child

What is your current level of education?(Required)

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Technical School

College

Are you concerned you may have dyslexia?(Required)

Yes

Reading

Do you read slowly compared to others?(Required)

Yes

Do you often lose your place or need to reread lines when reading?(Required)

Yes

Do you have a hard time remembering what you just read, especially when you’re tired? (Required)

Yes

Spelling & Writing

Is spelling difficult, even for common words?(Required)

Yes

Do you spell the same word differently in the same document?(Required)

Yes

Do you avoid writing or feel anxious about emails, forms, or notes?(Required)

Yes

Sounds & Words

Do you struggle to sound out unfamiliar words?(Required)

Yes

Is it hard to remember names, verbal instructions, or sequences?(Required)

Yes

School & History

Did you have trouble learning to read or spell in school?(Required)

Yes

Does anyone in your family have dyslexia or reading difficulties, or repeat a grade?(Required)

Yes

What is your child’s current level of education?(Required)

Elementary

Middle School

High School

Technical School

College

Are you concerned they may have dyslexia?(Required)

Yes

Directions

Answer each question based on what you know about your child, or read the following questions aloud and answer together.

Letters & Sounds

Does your child have trouble remembering letter names or sounds? (Required)

Yes

Does your child have trouble remembering letter names without singing the alphabet song?(Required)

Yes

Does your child have trouble remembering letter sounds?(Required)

Yes

Does your child mix up letters and sounds?(Required)

Yes

Rhyming & Sounds

Is it hard for the child to tell the last sound in these words: cat–hat?(Required)

Yes

Does the child struggle to hear the first sound in a word?(Required)

Yes

Blending & Reading

Is it hard for the child to put sounds together to read a word?(Required)

Yes

Does the child guess words instead of sounding them out?(Required)

Yes

Writing & Spelling

Is writing letters or words hard or tiring for the child?(Required)

Yes

Does the child avoid reading or writing activities, but loves to hear stories?(Required)

Yes

Memory & History

Is it hard for the child to remember letters, words, or multi-step directions? (select all that apply)(Required)

Letters

Words

Multi-Step directions

None

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Child Memory Score Zero

Please enter a number from 0 to 1.

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Child Memory Score One

Does anyone in the family have trouble with reading or spelling?(Required)

Yes

Results

Total Score

Your Score: {Total Score:64}

0–2 → LOW RISK. Your score suggests there is little evidence of risk for dyslexia. However, if reading is affecting your work or school performance, or you still have concerns, you may want to get an evaluation from a licensed psychologist or contact Celebrate Dyslexia for support.

3–5 → SOME RISK. Your score shows some features in your reading and learning history that may be consistent with dyslexia. Dyslexia is common, affecting about 5% of people, and often involves slow or effortful reading, difficulty sounding out new words, and spelling problems. If these challenges affect your work or school performance, or if you have ongoing concerns, you may want to get an evaluation from a licensed psychologist or contact Celebrate Dyslexia for support.

6+ Yes → HIGH RISK. Your score shows several features in your reading and learning history that are consistent with dyslexia. Dyslexia is common, affecting about 5% of people, and often involves slow or effortful reading, difficulty sounding out new words, and spelling problems. Your responses suggest you have experienced some or all of these challenges. If these challenges affect your work or school performance, or if you have ongoing concerns, you may want to get an evaluation from a licensed psychologist or contact Celebrate Dyslexia for support.

0–2 → LOW RISK. Your child’s score suggests there is little evidence of risk for dyslexia. However, if reading is affecting their school performance, or you still have concerns, you may want to contact your child’s school and/or get an evaluation from a licensed psychologist. Celebrate Dyslexia can also provide guidance and support.

3–5 → SOME RISK. Your child’s score shows some features in their reading and learning history that may be consistent with dyslexia. Dyslexia is common, affecting about 5% of people, and often involves slow or effortful reading, difficulty sounding out new words, and spelling problems. If these challenges affect your child’s school performance, or if you have ongoing concerns, you may want to contact your child’s school and/or get an evaluation from a licensed psychologist. Celebrate Dyslexia can also provide guidance and support.

6+ Yes → HIGH RISK. Your child’s score shows several features in their reading and learning history that are consistent with dyslexia. Dyslexia is common, affecting about 5% of people, and often involves slow or effortful reading, difficulty sounding out new words, and spelling problems. Your responses suggest your child may have experienced some or all of these challenges. If these challenges affect their school performance, or if you have ongoing concerns, you may want to contact your child’s school and/or get an evaluation from a licensed psychologist. Celebrate Dyslexia can also provide guidance and support.