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Dyslexia Screening

Dyslexia Screening at The Rankin Institute

Early awareness leads to empowered learning.

Don't Wait If Your Child Is Struggling

Is your child having difficulty with reading, spelling, writing, or language-based tasks such as following multi-step directions? 

Schedule a 30-minute screening with a trained specialist to learn more about your child's learning strengths and challenges. You will gain insight into whether your child is at risk for a language-based learning difference, such as dyslexia, and receive personalized guidance on next steps. 

Screening Available for Ages 4-16

While early childhood (K-2) is the ideal time to screen, our specialists work with students ages 4-16. 

  • Ages 4-5: We use the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) to identify early indicators of reading challenges and identify next steps for support, if needed. 
  • Ages 5-16: We use the Test of Dyslexia Screening (TOD-S) to assess reading development and identify next steps for support, if needed. 
  • Cost: $35 nonrefundable fee per screening. 

What Families Receive

  • A brief, age-appropriate screening
  • Clear feedback from experienced educators
  • Guidance on possible next steps and local resources 
  • Greater understanding and peace of mind

Why Early Screening Matters 

Early intervention is crucial for long-term learning. Research shows that the brain's rapid growth and responsiveness to instruction from birth through age 8 make early childhood a critical period for literacy development (Nevills & Wolfe, 2009). 

As children grow, the brain's ability to adapt and build new pathways—known as brain plasticity—gradually decreases. By fourth grade, intervention can take up to four times longer than it does in late kindergarten, simply because of how the brain develops and the increasing amount of material students are learning (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development). 

No matter your child's age, screening is a meaningful first step that can open the door to understanding, support, and greater confidence in learning. 

References
Nevills, P., & Wolfe, P. (2009). Building the reading brain, PreK-3 (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. 

Questions?

Connect with Jennifer Middlemas, Director of Enrollment Management at jmiddlemas@thefletcherschool.org.