How do they test to see if people are dyslexic?

Question

What type of professional would do this type of test? Is is costly to have it done?

Answer 1

you see a pyschiatrist and he does the testing. just find one that specializes in learning disability testing and make an appt. there will be an initial interview upon which he will decide how much testing needs to be done. typically, it takes the initial session plus 2 more 2 hour sessions. he will run you through a series of tests and then make his conclusions.

as far as the cost, yes... it is costly. but insurance may cover it. you can request the codes from his office and call in advance. the insurance company will most likely want a letter explaining the need for the testing by the testing doctor. if insurance will not cover it, and if this is concerning a child - you can gain testing by the school district. ask to speak with a school psych and request the testing be done. it is free of charge. however, i - personally - have no faith in second rate psych doctors. and that is what i consider school psychs. i've seen them be wrong about a diagnosis several times.

good luck!

Answer 2

Dyslexic just means that you have a problem reading. There is no one test for dyslexia. Several factors need to be looked at before a diagnosis is given.

If you were a kid in school they'd first start with vision and hearing screening. From there they'd move on and test for a learning disability. There are many different tests, and the method of qualifying for special ed varies from state to state.

Adults may be eligible for testing through a community college or public school adult education. Testing can be done privately, but it can be costly - each insurance plan is different.

If you're having a problem reading you may be able to get help without going through the testing and being labelled. Instead, you might want to start by contacting your local library. They often offer classes, or know of classes, that will teach adults to read for free or low cost.

You can also contact Goodwill Industries and your local JobLink office. They offer classes, testing, and all sorts of services that can be helpful whether or not you've got a disability label. They can also help you get a job, job training, and more.

Good luck!

Answer 3

They ask you some question's, and ask you to spell some words. I have dyslexic. I call it my gift.School will put you in spacial ed, and all kinds of other stuff, but if they do not know what they are working with dont help much.I learned to read when I was 19 years old. Teach myself. Most people with dyslexic have spacial talent borne talent, music by ear,building things, I guess what it boils down to is one side of your brain is bigger than the other. The side that reads get shorted while the other is over developed. Not a bad thing. You are very smart dont ever forget that. The problem is you have more brain than the average person. You really do because the right side is bigger.

Answer 4

well I can think of this test we learned in school. You take a pen or marker whatever, and start by having the pen in the middle of their eyes but from a distance, slowly bring the marker closer to the middle of the eyes until you reach their skin. If they can focus on the pen with both eyes fixed on the marker their fine, but if one eye goes off and cannot focus on the pen they might me dyslexic.--hope this helps

Answer 5

Maybe a spelling test, perhaps