Every Tuesday, we open up one lesson of the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program here on the blog, all 48 of them, one week at a time. Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or an education professional, this series shows you exactly what certified dyslexia trainers learn, and how the program works from the inside.

This week: The AFS-Test. A Comprehensive Educational Assessment Tool

The AFS-Test (Attention-Function-Symptom Test) is a standardized assessment used worldwide to identify dyslexia and dyscalculia and to plan effective intervention. It evaluates three areas: attention span, the sensory perception abilities underlying reading, spelling, writing, and arithmetic, and the concrete error symptoms a learner shows. This lesson explains its structure and application, and how to turn results into an educational report for parents, teachers, and professionals.

What this lesson is about

Dyslexia and dyscalculia can present significant challenges for children and adults, often impacting their academic and personal lives. Early identification and targeted support are crucial to helping individuals overcome these difficulties and reach their full potential. The AFS-Test (Attention-Function-Symptom Test) is a comprehensive, standardized assessment tool used worldwide to diagnose and plan effective intervention for those experiencing reading, spelling, writing, or arithmetic difficulties.

This lesson explores the structure and application of the AFS-Test, explaining how it evaluates the key areas associated with dyslexia and dyscalculia. By understanding the test’s methodology and its critical role in developing individualized training plans, educators and specialists can better support learners who require specialized instruction. The lessons concludes with how to write an educational report to summarize your findings for parents, teachers, and other professionals.

The standardized Attention-Function-Symptom-Test (AFS-Test) is used worldwide by countless educators in their work with people affected by reading, spelling, writing, or arithmetic problems. The test enables parents, teachers, and interested parties to gain better insight into the entire issue, diagnose a dyslexia/dyscalculia definitely, and is also an invaluable tool for training planning. Based on the test results, detailed individual training plans can be created that are tailored to the affected person’s problems.

What you will learn in Lesson 7

• The three areas of the AFS-Test: attention, function, symptoms
• How the standardized test is conducted and evaluated
• From test results to an individualized training plan
• Writing an educational report for parents, teachers, and professionals

About the Dyslexia Trainer Certification Program

Since 1997, more than 17,000 dyslexia trainers in 64 countries have been certified. The certification gives you more than knowledge: all the tools you need to actually work with dyslexic children are included as well. Worksheets, training programs, assessment materials, everything ready to use in your practice. You get the whole package.

The program is accredited by the American Dyslexia Association (ADA) and follows the training standards of the International Federation of Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Associations (IFDDA).

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You can find all published lessons of this series under the tag Lesson Series.