Dyslexia self-check

A free dyslexia self-check for adults.

Choose a quick reflection or explore a more detailed profile of your reading and writing experiences—privately, with no sign-up.

Two optionsQuick or comprehensive
Clear profilesNo right or wrong answers
100% privateNothing leaves your device

For adults aged 16+. Educational self-reflection only—not a validated screening test or diagnosis.

Question 1 of 12
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Reading

Choose the answer that feels most true for you.

Your self-check result

0 out of 36

Informal response total—not a clinical score.

Reflection summary

A useful next step

Important: This informal self-check is not clinically validated and cannot estimate your likelihood of dyslexia, confirm it, or rule it out. Only a formal assessment by a qualified specialist can diagnose dyslexia.
Activity 1 of 5 Optional skills sampler

Sound awareness

Optional skills sampler

Your activity observations

These results describe this session only. They are not standardized scores and cannot identify dyslexia.

Look for patterns, not a verdict

Consider accuracy together with effort, confidence, your history, and the impact on daily life. A qualified assessor can interpret these areas using standardized materials.

Understanding the self-check

What can a dyslexia self-check tell you?

A self-check can help you notice and describe patterns in reading, spelling, writing, memory, and organization. It cannot determine whether you have dyslexia. Experiences vary between people, and similar difficulties can have different causes.

Reflect privately

Your responses are calculated only in your browser. There is no account, database, analytics tracker, or saved result.

Describe your experience

The summary describes how frequently you selected each response. It is not a probability, clinical score, or diagnostic threshold.

Choose a next step

If reading or writing difficulties affect daily life, a qualified dyslexia assessor or educational psychologist can provide a formal assessment.

Frequently asked questions

About dyslexia screening and assessment

Is this an online dyslexia test?

No. ClearRead is an informal educational questionnaire, not a validated dyslexia test or screener. It cannot confirm, exclude, or estimate the likelihood of dyslexia.

Can dyslexia be diagnosed online?

A questionnaire alone cannot diagnose dyslexia. A formal diagnostic assessment considers reading, writing, language, educational history, and other relevant factors. The British Dyslexia Association explains the assessment process.

Who is this self-check for?

It is written for adults and young adults aged 16 or over who want to reflect on everyday reading and writing experiences. It is not designed for assessing children.

What should I do if reading or writing is difficult?

Record the situations that affect you and discuss them with a qualified learning specialist. The International Dyslexia Association provides guidance on testing and evaluation.

Are my answers saved?

No. Answers remain in your browser and disappear when the page is closed or refreshed. ClearRead uses no account, cookies, advertising, or analytics.

Contact ClearRead

How can we help?

Report a problem, suggest an improvement, or send a general inquiry. This form opens your email app; ClearRead does not store the information you enter.

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