Is your child having trouble with reading? Are they very smart but reading just doesn't "click"? Will they do anything to avoid reading? Or maybe they can read, but their spelling is a mess!
Do you wonder if it might be dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) estimates that 15-20% of the population may have symptoms of dyslexia.
Signs of dyslexia can vary from person to person, but here are 10 signs that your child might have dyslexia:
1. Difficulty with reading:
Struggles with reading words at an age-appropriate level.
Frequent mispronunciations of words or difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words.
Slow and laborious reading, often with many errors or pauses.
2. Spelling difficulties:
Frequently misspells words.
Inconsistent spelling of the same word.
Struggles with phonetic spelling, such as "frend" instead of "friend."
3. Poor handwriting:
Messy, illegible handwriting.
Inconsistent letter formations and sizes.
4. Difficulty with phonological awareness:
Struggles with recognizing and manipulating the sounds in words.
May have difficulty rhyming or segmenting sounds in words.
5. Slow reading and writing:
Takes much longer to complete reading assignments.
May be unable to finish reading assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
6. Difficulty with sequencing:
Struggles with sequencing letters in words or words in sentences.
May read or write letters or words out of order.
7. Trouble with reading comprehension:
Difficulty understanding and retaining information from what has been read.
May read text accurately but struggle to comprehend the content.
8. Avoidance of reading:
Disinterest in reading, often due to the associated challenges and frustrations.
May avoid reading activities or assignments.
9. Memory difficulties:
May have difficulty remembering sequences, facts, or instructions.
10. Low self-esteem and frustration:
Dyslexia-related challenges can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and frustration.
Dyslexia stays with a person throughout their life, but there is good news. People with dyslexia often excel in different ways, like solving problems, being creative, and thinking in unique ways.
Whether your child has dyslexia or not, getting him or her help NOW is essential. Reading difficulties rarely resolve on their own. Schools are overwhelmed and not equipped to provide targeted, individualized intervention.
Getting help early and the getting the right support can make all the difference in managing and overcoming dyslexia's challenges.
Contact me today for a free reading assessment. Together, we will help your child achieve reading success!
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