Dyslexia Self-Check for Primary Pupils

READING

Do you find it hard to remember how words are spelled, even after practicing?

• I never practice spelling words.
• Yes, it can be hard to remember spellings even after practice.
• No, I find it easy to remember spellings.

Do you mix up letters when reading? For example, reading "was" as "saw," or "b" as "d"?

• Yes, I sometimes mix up letters when reading.
• No, I read everything perfectly.
• I only mix up numbers, not letters.
• I never have trouble reading at all.

Do you have trouble reading smoothly or need to re-read sentences to understand them?

• Yes, I find it difficult reading smoothly.

• Reading is easy for me, no re-reading needed.
• I only have trouble with complex texts.
• No, I read smoothly without any issues.

Do you avoid reading out loud because it feels difficult?

• I read out loud all the time without any issues.
• No, I enjoy reading out loud.
• Reading out loud is my favorite activity.
• Yes, I avoid reading out loud because it feels difficult.

WRITING

Do you have difficulty writing down what you want to say?

• I have no issues with writing at all.
• I prefer speaking over writing my ideas down.
• No, I find it easy to express my thoughts in writing.
• Yes, I have difficulty writing down what I want to say.

Do you find it hard to write letters or numbers in the right order?

• Sometimes
• Yes
• Only with letters
• No

Do you mix up the order of words in your writing (like writing "cat the" instead of "the cat")?

• no
• yes
• only in poetry
• sometimes

MEMORY AND LEARNING

Do you need to repeat things many times before you remember them?

• No, repetition is not necessary for ME

• Only visual learners need to repeat things.
• Yes, I need to repeat things multiple times to remember them.

Do you have trouble remembering the days of the week, the months of the year, or a phone number?

• No, I remember them easily.
• I only forget my phone number occasionally.
• I have a perfect memory for dates.
• Yes, I have trouble remembering them.

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Do you sometimes say words or sounds wrong, like saying "calander" instead of "calendar"?

• Yes, I sometimes say words or sounds wrong.
• I only mispronounce names, not words.
• I never make mistakes with sounds.
• No, I always say words correctly.