A Free Dyslexia Test?

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