Dyslexic Screener for Students 1st-8th

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Quiz Questions

1.
Student Location
- A.
  Caddo
- B.
  Baton Rouge
- C.
  Northshore
- D.
  Jefferson
2.
My student is currently in:
- A.
  Kindergarten
- B.
  1st
- C.
  2nd
- D.
  3rd
- E.
  4th or higher
3.
K - How often does the student tell a story in logical sequence?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
4.
K - How often does the student express ideas in jumbled or incomplete sentences?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
5.
K - How often does the student have trouble expressing his/her thoughts in words?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
6.
K - How often does the student have trouble identifying letters or numbers?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
7.
K - How often does the student speak in a way that is difficult to understand?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
8.
K - How often does the student require extra help -- gestures or repetition -- to follow verbal directions?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
9.
K - How often does the student show interest in books and reading?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
10.
K - How often does the student associate sound with letter correctly?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
11.
K - How likely do you think it is that student has a problem learning?
- A.
  1 - Not Likely
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Likely
- C.
  3- Likely
- D.
  4 - Very Likely
- E.
  5 - Highly Likely
12.
K - How likely do you think it is that student will be ready (academically prepared) to go to the next grade?
- A.
  1 - Not Likely
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Likely
- C.
  3- Likely
- D.
  4 - Very Likely
- E.
  5 - Highly Likely
13.
1st - How often does the student have trouble expressing his/her thoughts in words?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
14.
1st - How often does the student have trouble identifying letters or numbers?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
15.
1st - How often does the student speak in a way that is difficult to understand?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
16.
1st - How often does the student require extra help -- gestures or repetition -- to follow verbal directions?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
17.
1st - How often does the student show interest in books and reading?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
18.
1st - How often does the student associate sound with letter correctly?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
19.
1st - How likely do you think it is that student has a problem learning?
- A.
  1 - Not Likely
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Likely
- C.
  3- Likely
- D.
  4 - Very Likely
- E.
  5 - Highly Likely
20.
1st - How likely do you think it is that student will be ready (academically prepared) to go to the next grade?
- A.
  1 - Not Likely
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Likely
- C.
  3- Likely
- D.
  4 - Very Likely
- E.
  5 - Highly Likely
21.
1st - How would you rate your student's overall reading level in comparison to their grade level peers?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
22.
1st - What is their skill level in identifying and reading familiar words?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
23.
2nd - How often does the student have trouble identifying letters or numbers?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
24.
2nd - How often does the student complete school work satisfactorily?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
25.
2nd - How often does the student understand written concepts when first presented?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
26.
2nd - How often does the student recall information learned earlier?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
27.
2nd - How often does the student have difficulty learning new tasks that require reading?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
28.
2nd - How likely do you think it is that student has a problem learning when tasks require reading or writing?
- A.
  Not Likely
- B.
  Somewhat Likely
- C.
  Likely
- D.
  Very Likely
- E.
  Highly Likely
29.
2nd - How would you rate your student's overall reading level in comparison to their grade level peers?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
30.
2nd - What is their skill level in identifying and reading familiar words?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
31.
2nd - What is their skill level in understanding things they read independently?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
32.
2nd - What is their skill level in writing?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
33.
3rd - How often does the student show interest in books and reading?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
34.
3rd - How often does the student understand written concepts when first presented?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
35.
3rd - How often does the student recall information learned earlier?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
36.
3rd - How often does the student have difficulty learning new tasks that require reading?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
37.
3rd - How likely do you think it is that student will be ready (academically prepared) to go to the next grade?
- A.
  1 - Not Likely
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Likely
- C.
  3- Likely
- D.
  4 - Very Likely
- E.
  5 - Highly Likely
38.
3rd - How would you rate your student's overall reading level in comparison to their grade level peers?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
39.
3rd - What is their skill level in identifying and reading familiar words?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
40.
3rd - What is their skill level in understanding things they read independently?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
41.
3rd - What is their skill level in writing?
- A.
  1 - Very Low
- B.
  2 - Somewhat Low
- C.
  3- Average
- D.
  4 - Somewhat High
- E.
  5 - Very High
42.
3rd - Does your child often dislike reading aloud?
- A.
  Always
- B.
  Very Often
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Sometimes
- E.
  Never
43.
4+ - Student's Current Grade
- A.
  4th
- B.
  5th
- C.
  6th
- D.
  7th
- E.
  8th
44.
4+ - How often do you forget how to spell words?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
45.
4+ - How often do you dislike reading aloud?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
46.
4+ - Do you feel like you take longer than others to read?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
47.
4+ - Do you struggle to spell accurately?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
48.
4+ - Do you find filling out forms difficult or confusing?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
49.
4+ - Do you tend to mouth words silently when reading?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
50.
4+ - Are you slow to finish your school work?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
51.
4+ - Are you embarrassed to read aloud in class?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
52.
4+ - How often do you feel like during tests or exams, you know the material but cannot finish or feel rushed to finish?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always
53.
4+ - How often have people suggested that you have dyslexia or a reading disability?
- A.
  Never
- B.
  Sometimes
- C.
  Often
- D.
  Very Often
- E.
  Always

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Not at Risk
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Based on your responses, your child is not flagged as at risk for dyslexia at this time. This means we would not refer them for formal testing right now.That said, every child develops at their own pace. Continue to monitor their reading progress, and if you notice new struggles or changes down the road, feel free to take this screener again. We're always here if you need us.
2.
At Risk
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Based on your responses, your child has been flagged as at risk for dyslexia.Take a breath—this is not a diagnosis, and it's not something to fear. This is simply the first step in helping your child get the support they need to thrive.Because your child was flagged, someone from our team will reach out by phone or email to schedule a formal dyslexia evaluation at no cost to you.This full assessment can lead to an official diagnosis, and from there, we'll walk alongside your family with clear next steps.You're already doing the right thing by being here.

Dyslexic Screener for Students 1st-8th

Please fill out the following form regarding your child's performance to the best of your ability. If your child scores "At Risk," we will follow up to schedule formal dyslexia testing at no cost.*Adapted from the Shaywitz Dyslexia Screen published by Pearson.

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