The Digital Dyslexia Screening Tool was developed by the Einstein Dyslexia Association (North Macedonia) within the Erasmus+ project SkillCompass: Empowering Youth with Learning Differences through Inclusive Career Guidance Tools.
Its purpose is to help career counselors, youth workers, and educators identify possible indicators of dyslexia in young people . The tool serves as an early identification instrument that can guide further steps in support planning, awareness, and referral for professional assessment — it does not provide a diagnosis.
Many young people experience challenges related to reading, writing, or processing written information but remain undiagnosed.
Early recognition of these signs is essential for ensuring that they receive the right kind of support in education, training, and career guidance.
This digital screening tool helps professionals recognize early warning signs and open a constructive dialogue with the student about their learning experiences. It promotes understanding, inclusion, and equal opportunities for individuals with learning differences.
The tool consists of a series of short statements related to reading, writing, attention, and memory skills.
Users should:
The screening can be used by:
as part of career guidance sessions.
during individual learning assessments.
who wish to better understand their child’s learning profile.
It is recommended to complete the tool in a quiet and supportive environment, where the individual feels comfortable and respected. The role of the professional is to create a non-judgmental atmosphere and to emphasize that the purpose is to understand learning patterns, not to measure intelligence or success.
Once all statements have been answered, the tool will automatically calculate the result and display a short interpretation. This helps determine whether the individual shows characteristics that may be associated with dyslexia.
If indicators are present, it is important to:
This tool is not a diagnostic test. It is intended for awareness, early detection, and guidance purposes only. For an official diagnosis or detailed assessment, please consult a licensed dyslexia specialist.
Let’s start the screening and take the first step toward understanding and supporting diverse learning profiles. Click Start below to begin the Identify to Support – Digital Dyslexia Screening Tool.
