Dr.

Warren’s Dyslexia Screener:​ This 20 question screener is designed to uncover the likelihood that you
or a dependent has dyslexia. The results help to define whether formal testing should be pursued.

Directions​: Circle the number that best exhibits your agreement or disagreement with each statement.
1. There is a history of dyslexia or reading problems in the family. (inquire with parents)

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

2. Reading is slow and laborious.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

3. Lists and sequences, such as the alphabet, are/were very difficult to learn.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

4. Multi-syllable words are/were very difficult to pronounce (spaghetti is passgetti).

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

5. Letters with similar sounds are/were difficult to learn. e.g. /ě/ vs. /ă/, /f/ vs. /th/ or /t/ vs. /d/.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

6. Spelling and grammar is/was very difficult to master.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

7. Letter, number and word reversals occur frequently (e.g. “was” as “saw” or “b” as “d”).

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

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8. Rhyming words are/were difficult to learn.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

9. Telling time on a clock with hands (analog) is/was difficult to learn.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

10. Multi-step directions are/were difficult to follow.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

11. Finding the right words while speaking and writing is challenging.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

12. Directionality is/was very difficult. e.g. left vs. right, east vs. west.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

13. Listening to a teacher and taking notes is/was difficult.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

14. Proofreading written work is challenging.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

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15. Expressing ideas in an organized way is difficult.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

16. Understanding word problems in math is challenging.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

17. Understanding jokes, puns, sarcasm and idioms is difficult.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

18. Maintaining a positive, academic self esteem is challenging.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

19. Filtering out background noise while learning or reading is difficult.

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

20. Distinguishing between words that sound or look similar is challenging - “effect" vs. “affect,"
“anecdote" vs. “antidote."

Strongly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

1 2 3 4 5

Scoring: ​Add up each number circled above to tally your score: ​__________

Interpretation:
● 1-65 Insignificant signs of dyslexia
● 66-75 Might have dyslexia
● 76-100 Significant signs of dyslexia - pursue psychoeducational testing to confirm

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Dr. Erica Warren, Learning Specialist & Educational Therapist

Serving the needs of individuals with dyslexia for over 20 years, Dr. Warren tailored a special
degree program that combined coursework and research in Educational Psychology, Special
Education, School Psychology, and Adult Education. In 1999, Dr. Warren opened the doors of
Learning to Learn​ in Ossining NY. What started as a private practice to help individual students
maximize their learning potential and find joy in the learning process, blossomed into a place where
students, parents, teachers and schools can receive educational support, materials, training and
advice. In 2005, Dr. Warren unveiled ​Good Sensory Learning​ ​where student-inspired, fun,
multisensory teaching materials are created and available to the public.

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