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Administrator Guide

Everything you need to know to help your child complete the dyslexia screening successfully.

Quick Overview

Duration

10-15 minutes

Age Range

4-8 years old

Number of Activities

5-6 activities

Your Role as Administrator

You will guide your child through each activity. Your responsibilities include:

  • Reading instructions aloud when prompted (or letting the app read them)
  • Marking responses as correct or incorrect for spoken answers
  • Starting/stopping the timer for the Quick Naming activity
  • Encouraging your child without giving hints or answers

The Activities Explained

1

Rhyme Recognition

What it tests: Can your child recognize when words share ending sounds?

How it works: Your child hears a word (like "cat"), then sees two pictures. They tap the picture of the word that rhymes (like "hat" instead of "dog").

Your role: Just watch! The child taps their answer directly on screen.

2

Sound Blending

What it tests: Can your child combine separate sounds into a word?

How it works: The app says individual sounds slowly (like "/s/ /u/ /n/"). Your child blends them together and says the word out loud ("sun").

Your role: Listen to your child's answer. The correct answer is shown on screen. Tap "Correct" or "Incorrect" based on what they said.

3

First Sound

What it tests: Can your child identify the first sound in a word?

How it works: Your child hears a word (like "dog") and sees three sound options. They tap the sound that the word starts with ("/d/").

Your role: Just watch! The child taps their answer directly on screen.

4

Quick Naming

Timed

What it tests: How quickly can your child name familiar items?

How it works: Your child sees a grid of pictures (ages 4-5) or letters (ages 6+). They name each item as fast as they can, going left to right, top to bottom.

Your role:

  • Tap "Start Timer" the moment your child begins speaking
  • Tap "Error" if they make a mistake (don't correct them, just tap)
  • Tap "Done" the moment they finish the last item
5

Letter Sounds

Ages 5+

What it tests: Does your child know what sounds letters make?

How it works: A letter appears on screen. Your child says the SOUND it makes (not the letter name). For example, for "s" they should say "/sss/" not "ess".

Your role: Listen for the SOUND, not the letter name. The correct sound is shown on screen. Tap "Correct" or "Incorrect" based on what they said.

Important: We want the sound (/b/ as in "buh") not the letter name ("bee").
6

Word Memory

What it tests: Can your child remember and repeat unfamiliar sound patterns?

How it works: The app plays a made-up word (like "mooban" or "tafeed"). Your child repeats it back exactly as they heard it.

Your role: Listen carefully. The correct word is shown on screen. Tap "Correct" if they said it right, "Incorrect" if they missed sounds or got them wrong.

Tips for Success

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Find a quiet space

Minimize distractions so your child can focus and hear clearly.

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Choose the right time

Pick a time when your child is alert and not tired or hungry.

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Don't help with answers

It's okay if they get things wrong - that's what we're measuring!

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Stay positive

Encourage effort, not correctness. Say "Good try!" after each activity.

Important to Know

  • This is a screening, not a diagnosis. Only qualified professionals can diagnose dyslexia. This tool helps identify children who may benefit from further evaluation.
  • Results are age-adjusted. We compare your child's performance to typical development for their specific age.
  • One screening isn't definitive. Many factors can affect performance on a given day. Consider re-screening if results seem inconsistent with what you observe.
  • Family history matters. If reading difficulties run in your family, we factor that into the results.

Ready to Begin?

You can return to this guide anytime by tapping "Instructions" from the home page.

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