Question 1

How do I know if I (or my child) have dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

There are many warning signs that a person might have dyslexia (check out our Dyslexia Resources page).

If you want to find out for sure, you will need to undergo standardized testing by a professional educational psychologist.

Question 2

Do you test for dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

No.

Sherri has a Level B assessment qualification through Pearson. This means that she can do a screener (Shaywitz Dyslexia Screener) on children in Kindergarten through grade 3 to determine if they might be "at risk" for dyslexia. Please note - this screener is NOT a diagnostic tool and we cannot diagnose a person with dyslexia. Reach out to us if you have further questions about this screener.

Question 3

Where can I get tested for dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Children enrolled in school can get tested by their school division; however, there is often a long waitlist. If you would like to find out sooner, or if you are a person not enrolled in a school division, you can pay a professional educational psychologist who works in private practice to do this testing for you. Please reach out to us if you would like help navigating this in your area.

Question 4

Do I need a diagnosis of dyslexia to work with you?

Accepted Answer

No.

We specialize in tutoring kids, teens, and adults who struggle with reading and spelling in the following ways:

They have trouble memorizing spelling words from one week to the next.
They struggle to spell when writing sentences and paragraphs, even with high-frequency words like because, friend, and does.
When writing, they frequently forget that a sentence must begin with a capital letter and end with punctuation.
Although they may be able to read, they typically read slowly and stumble over words.
When encountering an unfamiliar word, they have extreme difficulty sounding it out, despite having been taught phonics.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I (or my child) have dyslexia?

Do you test for dyslexia?

Where can I get tested for dyslexia?

Do I need a diagnosis of dyslexia to work with you?