Is your child struggling to read or spell?
If you’ve noticed your child having difficulty learning letter sounds, sounding out words, reading accurately, or spelling, you may be wondering whether dyslexia could be part of the picture.
Our dyslexia screening is designed to help families gain a clearer understanding of their child’s reading skills and determine appropriate next steps. While a screening is not a diagnosis, it can provide valuable information about your child’s strengths, areas of concern, and whether additional evaluation or intervention may be beneficial.
Who is this for?
A dyslexia screening may be appropriate if your child:
- Struggles to sound out unfamiliar words.
- Reads slowly or guesses at words.
- Has persistent difficulty with spelling.
- Avoids reading or becomes frustrated when reading.
- Has a family history of dyslexia or reading difficulties.
- Has received reading intervention but continues to struggle.
- You’re unsure whether tutoring, school support, or a comprehensive evaluation is the best next step.
- Your gut is telling you something is off with their reading.
What is included?
Your screening includes:
- A one-on-one screening session with an experienced reading specialist. This can be done in-person or virtually.
- Assessment of foundational reading and spelling skills commonly affected by dyslexia.
- Review of your child’s reading strengths and areas of need.
- A written summary of the results.
- Individualized recommendations for next steps.
Recommendations may include evidence-based tutoring, classroom supports, requesting a school evaluation, seeking a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation, or monitoring progress, depending on your child’s individual profile.
What can a screening tell me?
A dyslexia screening can help answer questions such as:
- Does my child show characteristics commonly associated with dyslexia?
- How at-risk your child is for having dyslexia?
- Which reading skills appear to be strengths?
- Which skills need further support?
- Would additional testing be appropriate?
- What should we do next?
While a screening cannot diagnose dyslexia, it provides meaningful information that can help families make informed decisions.
Why choose Teach Them To Thrive?
Our screenings are conducted by an experienced educator with extensive training in structured literacy and years of experience supporting students with reading difficulties. We believe parents should have a clear understanding of their child’s learning profile. This means our reports are written in parent-friendly language, but are still valuable to give to other professional who may work with your child. Because also work with families navigating school evaluations, IEPs, and reading intervention, we can help you understand not only the results, but what they may mean for your child’s educational journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you diagnose dyslexia?
No. A dyslexia screening is not a medical or educational diagnosis. It identifies characteristics that may suggest dyslexia or other reading difficulties and helps determine whether additional evaluation should be considered. It produces a level of risk for having dyslexia (low, moderate, or high risk).
What ages do you screen?
We typically recommend screening for elementary-aged students who are experiencing reading or spelling difficulties. Contact us if you’re unsure whether your child is an appropriate candidate.
How long does the screening take?
Most screenings take approximately 60-120 minutes, followed by a written summary and recommendations. These are complete within two weeks of the screening.
What happens after the screening?
Depending on the results, families may choose to pursue tutoring, request a school evaluation, seek a comprehensive private evaluation, or simply monitor progress. We’ll discuss recommendations specific to your child.
Schedule a Screening
If you’re concerned about your child’s reading development, we’re here to help. A dyslexia screening is an excellent first step toward understanding your child’s needs and creating a plan to help them thrive.