As you might expect, one of the most common questions asked by parents is, “How can we tell if our child is dyslexic?”
Unfortunately, there is no simple at-home test for dyslexia. An accurate diagnosis requires an in-depth evaluation by a qualified psychologist, speech-language pathologist or clinical educator. what parents can do is observe their child’s behavior and skills and seek testing if they suspect the child is having difficulty.
The signs of dyslexia become most noticeable when children begin to read, at about Kindergarten level. Dyslexic children are often very bright ? they are children who should be able to read with their peers. That discrepancy is what parents, and some teachers, notice first.
There are a number of common signs of dyslexia, which are listed below. But before you skip ahead, please note the following:
- A dyslexic child will not have all of the symptoms on the list.
- Children without language-learning disorders may show some of these behaviors as they are learning to read and write.
- The signs listed below apply primarily to children; adults with dyslexia often learn ways to compensate for their difficulty and may show only a few or none of the symptoms.
- Although it is commonly thought that reversing letters is a sign of dyslexia, not all dyslexic children reverse letters.
- It is also commonly believed that dyslexia is more prevalent among boys, but this is untrue; dyslexia is distributed nearly evenly among boys and girls.
Some common signs of dyslexia in students:
Children who are evaluated and diagnosed with dyslexia need specialized therapy. the earlier that treatment is initiated, the more quickly the child can catch up with his or her peers and gain the essential skills needed to thrive in school ? and in life. Early and effective treatment for dyslexia reduces frustration and behavior problems that many accompany undiagnosed or untreated language-learning disorders.
This Webinar for parents provides more information. if you would like a referral to a qualified professional or if you have questions about dyslexia or language-learning disorders, give me a call at 1-888-603-1788 ext. 1 or e-mail .