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By Vicki Windman
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Yeti-themed games assess memory and listening skills.
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Dyslexia Quest
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What's It About?
DYSLEXIA QUEST uses games to assess a child's strengths and weakness in the following areas: working memory, phonological awareness, processing speed, visual sequential order, auditory sequential memory, and visual memory. Clear directions are given by "Yeti Master," who takes kids through each quest and leads them to the top of the mountain where they can collect each Yeti. Progress through each game is tracked through a series of coins: A coin flips over when each question is answered, right or wrong. When a kid gives an incorrect answer, the answer turns red and gameplay continues. Score reports show kids' strengths and weaknesses with an explanation of each category, and the reports can be emailed to a teacher or therapist. Upon completion of the six areas tested, the child can go back and practice weak areas.
Is It Any Good?
Dyslexia Quest covers quite a bit of cognitive territory for a variety of ages, and the games are challenging, though they can run a bit long. The Yeti Master is a fun, creative guide, and the three adventures will keep kids' interest. Play is fun, it's easy for kids to follow along, and the reports allow parents to see kids' areas of strength and weakness. If you need an informal assessment tool or want kids to practice specific skills, Dyslexia Quest is a comprehensive and engaging option.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about following directions and have kids practice following them in the order given. You can give your kid a short string of age-appropriate instructions and see how many they can remember without a reminder -- for example, put your shoes away, hang up your sweater, and wash your hands.
Have kids practice saying numbers backward and forward or spelling words backward and omitting letters.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : phonics , spelling
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : memorization , Self-Direction : identifying strengths and weaknesses , self-assessment
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : March 6, 2014
- Genre : Education
- Topics : Adventures , Numbers and Letters
- Publisher : Nessy Learning Limited
- Version : 1.2
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 5.0 or later
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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