Understanding Your Results

What your screening score means and what to do next

After completing the Dyslexia Screening Tool, your responses are reviewed across six key areas: phonological awareness, rapid naming, decoding, high-frequency word recognition, spelling, and oral reading fluency.

Risk Level Definitions

Low Risk

Age-appropriate reading foundations and no major signs of dyslexia risk.

Results suggest reading skills are developing as expected. Continue to monitor progress and encourage regular reading practice.

Next Step:Continue monitoring. No immediate intervention required.

Moderate Risk

Some weaknesses in reading foundations; targeted support and monitoring recommended.

Results suggest some areas of reading development may need attention. Targeted support, additional practice, and closer monitoring are recommended.

Next Step:Consult a reading specialist or contact World Dyslexia Foundation for guidance.

High Risk

Clear weaknesses in phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, or common-word recognition; full educational evaluation recommended.

Results suggest significant reading challenges that are consistent with dyslexia indicators. A full evaluation by a qualified educational professional is strongly recommended.

Next Step:Request a full educational evaluation and contact World Dyslexia Foundation for support and teacher training resources.

Key Areas Assessed

Phonological Awareness

The ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words

Rapid Naming

Speed and accuracy when naming colors, objects, letters, and digits

Decoding

Reading real and nonsense words using phonics knowledge

High-Frequency Words

Recognition of common words that cannot easily be sounded out

Spelling

Accuracy and consistency when writing words from dictation

Oral Reading Fluency

Speed, accuracy, and expression when reading aloud

Need Support or Teacher Training?

World Dyslexia Foundation provides resources, referrals, and professional training for educators and families. Contact us to learn how we can help.

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