School Age Dyslexia Screener
Introduction
The Colorado Learning Disabilities Questionnaire – Reading Subscale (CLDQ-R) is a screening tool designed to measure risk of reading disability (i.e. dyslexia) in school-age children (Willcutt, Boada, Riddle, Chhabildas, DeFries & Pennington, 2011). Normative scores for this questionnaire were developed based on parent-reports of their 6-18 year old children, as well as actual reading testing of these children. Willcutt, et al. (2011) found that the CLDQ-R is reliable and valid. It is important to note that the CLDQ-R is only a screener and does not constitute a formal evaluation or diagnosis. If you have concerns about your child’s reading progress, we recommend that you contact your child’s school, a licensed child psychologist, or your child’s primary care physician about pursuing a more thorough evaluation to investigate the nature of these concerns. For more information about the symptoms, causes and treatment of reading disability (dyslexia), please visit the International Dyslexia Association website.
Minimal Risk
Your score indicates that there is little in your child\'s developmental history to indicate that he/she is at risk for a reading disability (dyslexia). However, if you or your child\'s teachers are concerned about your child\'s reading progress, we recommend that you pursue an evaluation with the school or a licensed child psychologist to examine the nature of these difficulties.
Moderate Risk
Your score indicates that there are features of your child\'s developmental history (e.g. difficulty learning letters, required extra reading help) that may be consistent with a reading disability (dyslexia). Reading disability constitutes a very common learning disability, affecting approximately 5% of the United States population. Reading disability is characterized by slow or effortful reading, difficulty sounding out new words, and problems with spelling. If you or your child\'s teachers are concerned about your child\'s reading progress, we recommend that you pursue an evaluation with the school or a licensed child psychologist to examine the nature of these difficulties. To find assistance please click here
Significant Risk
Your score indicates that there are several features of your child\'s developmental history (e.g. difficulty learning letters, required extra reading help) that are consistent with a reading disability (dyslexia). Reading disability constitutes a very common learning disability, affecting approximately 5% of the United States population. Reading disability is characterized by slow or effortful reading, difficulty sounding out new words, and problems with spelling. The results of this questionnaire indicate that your child may be experiencing some or all of those symptoms. We strongly recommend that you pursue a formal evaluation with the school or a licensed child psychologist so that your child can get the reading support he/she needs, if appropriate. To find assistance please click here