Learning Disability Test

1. I make frequent grammar or punctuation mistakes in my writing.

2. I have trouble understanding percentages, discounts, or interest (e.g., 20% off, tips, APR).

3. I often need to re-read sentences or paragraphs to understand them.

4. I make frequent typos or letter reversals even when typing.

5. I lose my place or skip words/lines when copying text by hand.

6. I often misread names, labels, or short words (e.g., on signs, menus, or lists).

7. Taking notes while listening (e.g., in a meeting or class) is difficult for me.

8. I often leave out letters, add letters, or mix up letters when writing.

9. I struggle to learn new quantitative procedures (e.g., Excel formulas, accounting steps, or data entry rules) even with practice.

10. I have trouble remembering what I just read, even when I’m paying attention.

11. I avoid handwriting because it is frustrating or embarrassing.

12. I struggle to recall the right word when speaking, even though I know what I mean.

13. My handwriting is difficult for others to read.

14. I avoid tasks that involve working with numbers (e.g., budgeting, calculations, spreadsheets) because they feel overwhelming.

15. Reading graphs, charts, or tables is difficult for me without extra time or help.

16. I often guess a word based on the first few letters rather than reading the whole word.

17. I find it hard to sound out unfamiliar words when reading.

18. I write more slowly than most people (by hand or typing).

19. I struggle to keep numbers aligned or organized when doing calculations (e.g., carrying/borrowing, decimals, columns).

20. I struggle to read accurately when I’m under time pressure.

21. I get anxious when I need to do math quickly (e.g., in a meeting, at checkout, or during a timed task).

22. I press too hard or too lightly when writing, making my writing messy or uneven.

23. I frequently rely on spellcheck or autocorrect because I’m unsure how to spell words.

24. I mispronounce words when reading them out loud, even when I know the word.

25. I find it confusing to compare quantities (e.g., which of two numbers is larger, or which option is the better deal).

26. I have trouble understanding fractions and how they relate to decimals and percentages.

27. I struggle to choose the right words when writing, even if I can say what I mean out loud.

28. In school, math was one of my hardest subjects, and the difficulty has continued into adulthood.

29. I have trouble hearing or identifying the individual sounds in words (like breaking words into parts).

30. I often lose track of steps when following multi-step calculations (e.g., formulas, conversions, or procedures).

31. My hand or wrist gets tired or sore quickly when writing by hand.

32. I often need extra time to read and understand emails, instructions, or forms.

33. I frequently mix up numbers (e.g., read 41 as 14, transpose digits, or copy numbers incorrectly).

34. I confuse words that sound similar when I read (e.g., 'affect' vs. 'effect').

35. I find it hard to write a clear email or message without spending a lot of time on it.

36. I often rewrite or heavily edit because my first draft is unclear.

37. Word problems in math are especially hard for me, even when the math itself seems simple.

38. My writing quality drops noticeably when I feel rushed or under time pressure.

39. Spelling is difficult for me, even for common words.

40. When I see a long number (e.g., 10-digit ID, phone number, invoice), I have difficulty copying it accurately.

41. I struggle to estimate amounts (e.g., how long something will take, how much something will cost, or whether a value is reasonable).

42. I have trouble spacing words evenly or keeping writing on the line when writing by hand.

43. I find dense text (small print, long paragraphs) especially hard to read.

44. I find it hard to remember basic math facts (e.g., times tables, simple fractions, or common percentage conversions).

45. I read more slowly than most adults my age.

46. I often misread or misunderstand time (e.g., schedules, elapsed time, or planning backwards from a deadline).

47. Reading out loud is difficult for me.

48. I mix up similar-looking words or letters when I read (e.g., 'form' vs. 'from').

49. I avoid reading long documents unless I have to.

50. My spelling errors are frequent, even for common words.

51. I have trouble keeping my writing concise; it often becomes repetitive or off-topic.

52. My writing comes out disorganized even when I know what I want to say.

53. I frequently make small arithmetic errors even when I double-check my work.

54. I find it difficult to write legibly in small spaces (e.g., on forms, calendars, labels).

55. It is hard for me to get my ideas into sentences that make sense on paper.

56. Converting units (e.g., minutes to hours, ounces to pounds, or metric to imperial) is difficult for me.

57. I often need to use a calculator for calculations that many adults do in their head.

58. I struggle to plan or outline written work before I start writing.

59. I mix up the order of letters when spelling (e.g., writing 'freind' for 'friend').

60. I often need much more time than others to finish written assignments or reports.

61. I find it difficult to judge whether an answer makes sense numerically (e.g., catching an obviously too-high or too-low result).

62. My notes are often incomplete or hard for me to understand later.

63. I frequently make mistakes when filling out forms (e.g., missing fields, misreading prompts, writing in the wrong place).

64. I often misplace decimal points or confuse values like 0.5 and 5 when I am working quickly.

65. I find it hard to interpret measurement information (e.g., scale, dosage, recipe quantities, or directions).

66. I lose my place or skip lines when reading.

67. Even simple mental math (like 17 + 8 or 50 − 9) takes me much longer than it seems to take other adults.

68. When paying bills or checking change, I often worry I made a mistake.