Dyslexia Steps
Free dyslexia screening and phonics gamesScreen for dyslexia, then practice reading daily
Highlights
What you can do with it
- Screen a child at home when reading struggles appear
- Let a teacher quickly assess a whole class for reading risk
- Give an undiagnosed adult a first look at possible dyslexia signs
How to use it
- 1 Visit dyslexiasteps.com and click Free Test.
- 2 Choose Children by age group, or the Teens or Adult self-test.
- 3 Turn on sound, sit with the child, and start the free test.
- 4 Complete the six mini-games in order, timing the one that needs it.
- 5 Read the results report, then sign up to save results and get a practice plan.
Who it is for
Pros
- Free screening with no registration required
- Grounded in structured literacy teaching methods
- Multilingual, with family profiles and local privacy
Limitations
- It is a screening tool, not a certified diagnosis; see a professional
- Daily practice is only partly free, with later levels behind a plan
- Results depend on the child's focus, device sound, and setup
What Dyslexia Steps is
Dyslexia Steps is a free online dyslexia screening test and a daily reading practice program for children aged 5 to 12 and adults. The screening uses six short interactive games to check phonological awareness, letter-sound knowledge, decoding, rapid naming, visual discrimination, and memory, and it takes about eight minutes to finish. The results show which reading skills may need more practice. According to the site, it is based on structured literacy teaching, similar to the Orton-Gillingham approach, though it is not a certified Orton-Gillingham program. The test is free and needs no registration, and answers stay on your device.
What you can do with it
- Run a free six-game screening for a child or an adult.
- See which reading skills, like decoding or memory, need work.
- Start daily phonics and word games in six skill worlds.
- Manage up to four child profiles in one family account.
Who it is for
- Parents of children 5 to 12 who suspect reading difficulties.
- Teachers who want a quick in-class reading screen.
- Teens and adults who were never assessed for dyslexia.
What to watch out for
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. The site is clear that it is not a certified Orton-Gillingham program, and a concerning result should be followed up with a qualified professional rather than treated as a conclusion. The daily practice program is only partly free, since the first five levels of each world are open and later levels sit behind a paid plan. Results also depend on the child's focus, working device sound, and a calm setting, so a single sitting is a snapshot, not a final judgment.
FAQ
Is the screening test really free?
Yes, the site says the test is completely free and needs no registration.
Does this diagnose dyslexia?
No, it is a screening tool. The site says it is not a certified Orton-Gillingham program and recommends seeing a professional.
Who can take the test?
Children aged 5 to 12, teens, and adults, with a separate adult self-test that uses a reading history questionnaire.
Why it is free
What the official page says： no registrationcompletely free
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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