I have a client who suspects that she may have struggled with dyslexia all her life. Although she is high functioning, a diagnosis would give her some understanding and relief to know that her past struggles in school and present day tendency to avoid reading and math could be stemming from a learning disorder. What test would you recommend for a 32 year old female to find out if she is dyslexic?

My fiance is an adult in his 30s with dyslexia. We are trying to locate the best online program to help him improve his reading and writing through games, activities, etc. We are looking for something he can do without a tutor; basically, practice 30 minutes to 1 hour per day until his skills improve.

I see a lot of tutor-based programs for kids. I was unable to find anything for an adult that meets this criterion.

If you can provide a good recommendation, we would greatly appreciate it.

Dr. Pierson, what can I do to improve my short term memory? Further how can I improve concentration so as to be more diligent in my professional cyclic career. Open offices are really a challenge for me.

Do you know where one may find an online class that teaches how to diagnose dyslexia? I am a tutor and would like to expand my skills.

I have read through the tests that help to clarify whether or not a child is dyslexic. The battery of tests is extensive. Can you tell me what the "absolute" assessments for dyslexia are?

I have a 6 year old that I adopted as a foster child. No one will consider that she could be dyslexic, I have fought as hard as I can. We even had a hearing with the school district and lost. I had her tested from when she was going into early intervention she was 18 months in 2010. We are moving to Virginia in November. I don't know anything about how they deal with special education. How can I help her?

We are trying to have our son tested for dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia but most facilities start with the WISC and the WJ. I don't see him being measured accurately because of the way these tests are administered and his specific learning differences. I was looking at the battery of tests that you use on determining dyslexia and didn't see any IQ type tests, but perhaps I overlooked it. Is there a reason you don't include the WISC in your battery? I did see the WJ, but only for a reading portion. Do you know of any institution or individual psychologist who administers the battery of tests that you recommend in the state of Colorado?

I am the guardian of my 7 year old granddaughter. I believe she has dyslexia and have expressed my concern to her teacher and special education director. The school suggested I have her eyes tested. I did and there were no issues found. The school had the occupational therapist do a test of her ability to follow objects with her eyes and concluded she has some issues with it. They want me to find someone to take her to for eye therapy. The problem is because I only have guardianship of her the only insurance she has is Medicaid. Because I already took her for an eye exam she can’t have another one. I need help in finding someone to help her that accepts Medicaid.

I am wondering how I can get tested to see if I have dyslexia? At almost 55 years old, I think I am dyslexic but I am not sure.

Hello. I just wanted some help and support. I am dyslexic but I can't help but want to write books but because my mind just gets sidetracked and I find it hard to concentrate. It is really hard. At the moment I'm writing a book called Antonio. I've only written a chapter but my spelling and grammar is bad. I just can't get out the story in my head onto paper. There was an agency in America who wanted to sign me for my book, but they wanted 20% of whatever I earned. I didn't know if this was right, so I didn't sign. I can't stop daydreaming and going into my own world and I can't talk out loud to people either. I find it hard and I avoid phoning people. I just text. Is there any help out there for me? I've heard you can put different color shades in glasses but does it work? My confidence and self-esteem is so low. I really want to be an author because I need to get my ideas out. It’s like there is a brick wall and I need help breaking it down. I live in England. Is there any help in my area?