Checklist for Organization Disorder

Although organization is not part of dyslexia, poor organizational skills often accompany
dyslexia and related learning disabilities.
  1. How many times out of ten does the learner have difficulty mastering school work even though s/he seems intelligent and capable?


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  2. When given an assignment or responsibility, how many times out of ten is the learner unable to stay focused on the subject?


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  3. How many times out of ten does the learner have difficulty getting started on an assignment?


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  4. How many times out of ten is it difficult for the learner to finish an assignment?


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  5. How many times out of ten is the learner unable to recall or follow through with directions?


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  6. How many times out of ten is the learner's environment (such as a desk or notebook) disorganized and messy?


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  7. Even after completing an assignment, how many times out of ten does the learner misplace the work or forget to turn it in to the teacher?


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  8. How many times out of ten does the learner have difficulties with spatial relations such as left-right or top-down?


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  9. How many times out of ten is the learner's social behavior inappropriate and unpleasant?


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  10. How many times out of ten is the learner hyperactive (i.e. moving all the time)?


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  11. How many times out of ten does the learner appear to be hypoactive (i.e. inactive, spaced out, or daydreaming)?


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  12. How many times out of ten does the learner have difficulty staying on task? (i.e. short attention span)?





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Last revised: March 26, 2000