Word Recognition Index (WRI) as a Quick Screening Marker of Dyslexia

Abstract

Abstract This study describes a recently developed Swedish group test of orthographic segmentation of words. In a multidisciplinary study on reading development in the county of Kronoberg in Sweden there was a need for a quick and reliable method for assessing word recognition skill. The test, called Word Chain, is a group test easily used in the classroom with a testing time of five minutes. The same test can be used for subjects from eight years old to adults and old people. The test seems to be a good screening method for detecting children and adults with dyslexic problems. A Word Recognition Index (WRI) is calculated. A low score on WRI indicates specific reading difficulties. Two different studies will be reported in this paper.