Dyslexia Screening Test App

As a homeschooling parent, I have found this app test to be invaluable. Neither my husband nor I have any struggles with dyslexia, so when two of our three kids started showing difficulties in learning to read and spell, we knew we had to dig in and figure out what to do. We quickly found that getting a formal diagnosis of dyslexia can be very difficult and costly, so we began to explore other options. After much research, we found Neurolearning. Neurolearning gave us the data we needed to direct the education of our dyslexic children. The test was easy to take (our kids were 7 and 8 when they took it) and the kids enjoyed it because it felt like they were playing a game. The report we received afterward was filled with helpful information and resources. We especially appreciated the personal emails from Dr. Eide after taking the test - this extra touch was hugely helpful, especially for one of our kids who we consider to be a “stealth dyslexic”. Highly recommend.

Anyone with a struggling learner understands the daunting and uphill task of determining how to help them succeed. Additionally overwhelming is seeking the best path to, or not to, seek a diagnosis. This is where the app comes in… We received instant feedback with a breakdown of possible areas of weakness and a prompt email from Dr. Eide reviewing our child’s results. The report was comprehensive with options for remediation for each of the areas and videos with further explanation. Dr. Eide was even willing to review the plan that I outlined and offer further suggestions. I now feel confident in taking steps to strengthen and assist my child where he struggles. The app itself was easy to navigate for my child and relatively enjoyable. The fox that interacts is positive and encouraging (which was not our experience with state testing)! The tasks were broken into nine sections, with the option of taking breaks as needed. Because of the variety and pleasantness, my child felt ease in completing the test in one setting. If you’re on the fence with purchasing the app, you can’t go wrong with this painless option for assessing your student. Worth it X 1000!

As a professional dyslexia tutor, I appreciate having a comprehensive report that gives me a solid idea of where my students are struggling. Sometimes I work with a child who has had a professional assessment completed by an educational psychologist, but oftentimes parents come to me with vague concerns and no report. In these cases Dr. Eide’s screening test is an exceptionally useful tool. I especially love the visual web that shows where any weaknesses exist. While I know the tool was primarily developed for students who have not been formally evaluated, I have had some of my students who have had formal evaluations take it as well. I am so impressed with how the report isolates weaknesses and scores them. And the support suggestions are so nicely organized and easy for parents to understand. Every single parent who has seen their child’s screening result has been impressed. It gives them clarity as to why their child is struggling and is something they can bring to the IEP table. It is also easier for them to understand than the psychologist’s report. Further, It helps them understand why I use certain procedures or resources with their student. In short, I highly recommend this app. I believe it has made me a better tutor to my students and communicator to my parents.