In Preschool
In Elementary School
No two people with dyslexia are exactly alike because dyslexia ranges from mild to moderate to severe to profound. Therefore, someone with dyslexia may not have every single symptom listed below. But they will have many of them. If someone struggles with spelling, is a slow reader who has a difficult time sounding out unknown words, and has difficulty getting their great thoughts down on paper in acceptable form, AND that person has 3 or more of these classic warning signs, it is worth getting that person tested for dyslexia. These problems are unexpected when compared to the person's proven abilities in other areas.
WARNING SIGNS OF DYSLEXIA
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NOTE:
Words jiggling, moving, disappearing, or blurring on a page is not a sign of dyslexia. This is a sign of Irlen Syndrome. Click here to find out more about this condition.
If you suspect dyslexia - don't delay - get help immediately!!
Waiting is the worst thing you can do.
"If your child has trouble in the early levels of school, get help immediately! Do not wait to see if the child will grow out of it.
Prevention is always easier than remediation, and learning differences don't disappear spontaneously.
If you worry that receiving extra help will make your child feel different, forget it. Your child already feels different by virtue of what he can and cannot do." ~ Patricia Vail, author of 9 books on learning disabilities.
In High School
Any of the preschool/elementary symptoms plus:
In Adults
Education history similar to above, plus:
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