Am I Dyslexic?

Dyslexia can be a problem in different areas of learning. It affects reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. Dyslexia is often present (this is called: co-morbid) with other types of learning difficulties, such as problems with spoken language and motor skills.

Look at the list and see how many of these things fit:

Is this you?

Your mum or dad was dyslexic Your brother or sister is dyslexic Extended family members are dyslexic You were ill as a child and missed a lot of school You have had hearing problems You were supposed to wear glasses at school but you refused Words vibrate on the page It is hard to read It is hard to write It is hard to spell You find it hard to work out sums You find it difficult to say long words You find it difficult to fill in forms You mix up bus numbers like 27 and 72 You make mistakes dialling the telephone People say you have no sense of direction You mix up dates and miss appointments