
Tennessee Dyslexia Centers
"Unlocking the Potential Within Every Student"
Dyslexia Testing and Therapy Center
Could your child be dyslexic?
Parent Questionnaire:
Please complete the following questions about your child.
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Do you feel that your child can understand better if
information is read to them? YES NO
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Does you child try to “sound out” words but struggles
even with simple words ? YES NO
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Does your child spell words the way they sound rather than the actual spelling? YES NO
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Does your child quickly forget words they have
just learned? YES NO
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Is there a family history of reading/spelling difficulty? YES NO
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Did your child have several ear infections or need tubes when younger? YES NO
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Have you noticed your child losing understanding
when they read stories without pictures, directions, or without answering written questions? YES NO
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Is math relatively easy for your child until there is
written information to understand? YES NO
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Are there continued letter reversals (d, b, p, q, g, j,…)
after first grade? YES NO
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Do they have difficulty writing, forming letters, spacing
words when writing, or lining up numbers? YES NO
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As your child reads, have you noticed them substituting
words that relate yet sound different from the correct
word? Ex. Dog/puppy, house/home YES NO
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Has your teacher brought to your attention concerns
she has for your child’s learning difficulty? YES NO
The greater number of “yes” answers, the greater probability that your child could be dyslexic. Other factors are reviewed before testing. It is best to contact us and let us discuss what is the next step for your child.