Dyslexia Early Screening Test: Second Edition (DEST-2)

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Dyslexia Early Screening Test: Second Edition (DEST-2) Rod Nicolson and Angela Fawcett




  • Age Range: 4 years 6 months to 6 years 5 months


  • Administration: Individual – 30 minutes


  • Profile strengths and weaknesses often associated with dyslexia

The Dyslexia Early Screening Test – Second Edition (DEST-2) battery contains screening tests of attainment and ability. These determine whether a young child is experiencing difficulty in areas known to be affected in dyslexia. An \’at risk score for dyslexia determines whether further in-depth testing should be undertaken. A profile of skills provides valuable information that can be used to guide in-school support.


The DEST-2 consists of 12 subtests:




  • Rapid naming


  • Bead threading


  • Phonological discrimination


  • Postural stability


  • Rhyme/Allileration


  • Forwards digit span


  • Digit naming


  • Letter naming


  • Sound order


  • Shape copying


  • Corsi frog


  • Vocabulary (group/individual)

Complete kit: Includes examiner\’s manual, envelope 1 (containing 7 subtest cards and sample permission letter), envelope 2 (containing score keys), forward digit span tape, sound order tape, corsi frog, beads, cord, blindfold, balance tester, scoring software with manual and 50 score sheets in a carrying case

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