Technique 1.117 Adult Dyslexic Test
Introduction
It is estimated that 1 in 10 individuals are impacted by dyslexia.
For many it is
"...a hidden disability which may result in underemployment, difficulty navigating academic environments, difficulty on-the-job, reduced self-confidence..."
Usually dyslexics struggle with reading and/or writing and/or spelling; it does not reflect lower intelligence..."
Levin Bowman, 2010
Many creative, successful people are dyslexic (for more details see elsewhere in the Knowledge Base)
Questionnaire
Please answer the below 10 questions with either 'yes' or 'no' answers
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Questions
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Possible Answers
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Yes
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No
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| 1. What formal self-reflection have you done? | You didn't engage in self-reflection, or | ||
| You have taken a self-assessment tests but have rarely got feedback from others, or | |||
| You have completed many self-assessments, and my scores are usually similar to those my colleagues given to me in 360° reviews | |||
| 2. What is your goal in self-disclosure? | You want to demonstrate knowledge, competency, or empathy, or | ||
| You want to connect with your colleagues in order to improve the atmosphere at work, or | |||
| You want to gain the trust of your colleagues in order to make your performance more effective | |||
| 3. What information do you disclose? | You tell a true story that may or may not fit the situation, or | ||
| You tell a true story that fits the emotion of the situation and they empathy, or | |||
| You fabricate or embellish a story to fit the situation | |||
| 4. What personal stories have your colleagues shared with you? | Your colleagues have shared personal information, especially when it is pertinent to the task, or | ||
| No one shares personal information in your workplace, or | |||
| You know a lot about the personal lives of a few friends at work and not much about your other colleagues | |||
| 5. How long have you known your colleagues? | We're had at least one week of formal and informal discussions and have completed at least one significant task, or | ||
| We just met, or | |||
| We have had 1 or 2 formal meetings |
If you ticked 'yes' in 7 or more of these questions, it may indicate dyslexia and the need for a more detailed assessment
(source: Fran Levin Bowman et al, 2010)