A Free Dyslexia Test?
Author: Jorge Chavez
Many people look for a free dyslexia test. Does such a thing
exist? Can you really find a dyslexia test that is actually
free? These questions can be answered, but not simply; the
answers may surprise you...
On the Internet, whenever anyone has a question they run it
through a search engine. You "Google it" as they say. So it is
not at all surprising that when people see signs (or show signs)
of dyslexia, they go online to look for information. One term
typed in frequently is "free dyslexia test".
Is there really such a thing as a "free dyslexia test"?
Well, yes... and no. It all depends on how you define "test".
If you define "test" as something quick that will give you some
indications, then the answer is yes.
If, on the other hand, you define "test" to mean thoroughly
checking to know for sure, the answer is no.
Preliminary testing is for quick indications, to determine if a
thorough test is justified or not. You can get that for free.
Such a free dyslexia test could include:
** A family history of dyslexia. Dyslexia tends to run in
families. If you have a parent or grandparent, brother, sister
or first cousin with dyslexia, then a thorough test could be
indicated.
** Personal difficulty in dealing with numbers or words
precisely as, in transcribing them, for instance. Or difficulty
in word exercises such as "recite the months of the year in
reverse" or in speaking and understanding "pig latin", where
"can" becomes "an-kay" and "those" becomes "ose-thay". Ankay
ouyay eakspay igpay atinlay? - Can you speak pig latin?
If you stumble, find it difficult, make frequent errors, that
would be an indication of possible dyslexia. However, if you can
do these things quickly, precisely and generally without error,
that would be an indication that you are not dyslexic.
** Similarly, if you can speed-read at 1,000 words per minute
with 95% comprehension on reading tests, you are probably not
dyslexic. If reading is difficult for you, if you read word for
word, have difficulty to get the words to make sense and have to
keep re-reading to get the general meaning of what the text
says, you might be dyslexic.
** There are quick tests in the form of questionnaires that you
can take. You can find one with 20 questions by visiting the
links below. You answer the questions, then use the key to see
if your answers follow the same pattern of dyslexics who took
the test or the pattern of non-dyslexics.
None of the above is precise, none proves anything, but they
may give you useful indications.
If there are indications that bother you, if you are not sure
whether or not dyslexia is your problem, the solution is to take
a formal, professional test. A formal test will measure your
responses and tell you either no, you are not dyslexic, or yes,
you are, and if yes, by how much.
That kind of test will take you a half hour, can be taken in
the privacy of your own home and will give you reliable results.
However, it won't be a free dyslexia test. It will cost you less
than an average dinner for two in a reasonably good restaurant.
That is a small price to pay for your peace of mind. Or for the
life-changing benefits of identifying and getting on the road to
overcoming any problems you might have.
Testing is the key to diagnosis. Diagnosis is the key to
identifying any possible problems. Identifying the problems is
the key to overcoming them. Overcoming them is to overcome
dyslexia. And that would be the key to success, happiness, self
esteem and getting the most out of your life.
For more details about dyslexia, how to find a free dyslexia
test and how to know for sure if you are dyslexic or not, follow
the links below...
About The Author: For more information about adult dyslexia,
visit
http://overcoming-dyslexia.com
information about adult dyslexia testing, visit
http://overcoming-dyslexia.com
Chavez is a researcher, analyst and writer at
http://overcoming-dyslexia.com
