5–10 minutes

Dyslexia Screening Test

A short reading check you run at home with your child. It looks at how well they sound out unfamiliar words and how comfortably they read real words at their grade level. It takes five to ten minutes and gives you a clear screening result — not a diagnosis.

How to give this screening

Show your child each word on screen — don’t read it aloud for them.
Ask them to say the word out loud.
Only the first attempt counts: no do-overs, no hints, no mid-word corrections.
You simply tap Correct or Incorrect as it happens.
“Hear It” plays the word for you — use it only after your child has already tried, never as a clue beforehand.
The goal is to see what your child can do on their own, not what they can do with help.

About your child

Child’s first name

Current grade

Questions parents ask

What is the iReading Tutor Dyslexia Screening Test?

It is a short, parent-administered reading check. In about five to ten minutes it gives you a snapshot of how your child handles two different reading demands, and tells you whether a full evaluation is worth looking into.

What does it actually test?

Two things, back to back. First, made-up or nonsense words that follow patterns found in English syllable types. Because your child has never seen these words before, they cannot rely on memorization or sight-word recognition. This shows whether they can truly decode unfamiliar words.

Second, real words from graded lists (the San Diego Quick Assessment, La Pray & Ross, 1969), which shows the reading level your child handles comfortably.

Strong sight-word reading paired with weak decoding is a pattern worth investigating.

Who is it for?

Parents, teachers and guardians of school-age children, roughly kindergarten through high school, who have noticed slow, effortful, or frustrating reading and want a clearer picture before deciding what to do next.

How long does it take?

Most families finish in five to ten minutes. There is no timer, and you can go at whatever pace keeps your child comfortable.

Is this a diagnosis?

No. This screening does not diagnose dyslexia. Only a qualified professional can do that, using a full evaluation. What this gives you is an informed signal about whether that step makes sense.

What should I do after I get my results?

If the result comes back low, keep reading together and re-check in a few months. If it comes back moderate or elevated, share the results with your child's teacher, ask about the school's reading support process, and consider a structured literacy assessment. We are happy to talk through the options with you.

Who should administer it?

An adult who can sit beside the child and stay neutral. Show the word, let the child read it aloud, and mark the first attempt honestly. No hints, no corrections, no second tries — coaching makes the result less useful, not kinder.