Frequently Asked Questions
Should all learners be tested by Dyslexia Analysis?
Only apply Dyslexia Analysis to students who are having difficulty with
learning. Results of Dyslexia Analysis can also be used to substantiate
a request for medical and/or in-depth academic testing.
What if I strongly disagree with a checklist conclusion?
The checklist conclusion is not considered a diagnosis. The checklist is
to be used in combination with all the other information you have about
the child. You must consider previous school records, samples of daily
work, and regular observations. The results are intended to guide you concerning
a possible disorder and to provide you with a rationale for requesting
additional testing.
What if I am in the middle of the checklist and come to a question I can't
answer?
If you have not noticed the behavior, indicate that the behavior occurs
'0 to 1' time out of ten. If, after careful observation of the child, you
decide that your answer is incorrect, review the checklist and make the
appropriate changes.
What if I choose an answer to a question, and then several questions later,
change my mind?
Prior to submitting your responses, you can change an answer to any question
simply by choosing the desired response. If you realize that you have selected
the wrong answer after submitting the checklist, you will have to repeat
that module.
What if I am confused about operation procedures?
Please read information in the Online Manual. The link to the manual is
located in the navigational menu on your left.
Can I use the checklists with preschool children?
Results will be incorrect due to the child's lack of maturity and instruction.
Checklists for emerging literacy and phonological awareness are more appropriate
for young children.
Can I use the checklists with an older student
or adult?
It is possible to involve an older student or adult in a personal assessment
of checklist questions. Read each question aloud and encourage the
individual being assessed to consider the frequency of each behavior.
Self-assessments usually result in lower scores than those done by teachers.
Can a parent use the checklist to assess his
or her own child?
A homeschool parent usually has enough information to objectively respond
to checklist questions. For parents who are not homeschooling, it
is preferable to ask the child's teacher to assess the learning behaviors
addressed in the checklists.