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Signs of Dyslexia

All ages:

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Is he bright in some ways with a 'block' in others?

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Is there anyone else in the family with similar difficulties?

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Does he have difficulty carrying out three instructions in sequence?

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Was he late in learning to talk, or with speaking clearly?

Ages 7-11

bulletDoes he have particular difficulty with reading or spelling?
bulletDoes he put figures or letters the wrong way e.g. 15 for 51, 6 for 9, b for d, was for saw?
bulletDoes he read a word then fail to recognize it further down the page?
bulletDoes he spell a word several different ways without recognizing the correct version?
bulletDoes he have a poor concentration span for reading and writing?
bulletDoes he have difficulty understanding time and tense?
bulletDoes he confuse left and right?
bulletDoes he answer questions orally but have difficulty writing the answer?
bulletIs he unusually clumsy?
bulletDoes he have trouble with sounds in words, e.g. poor sense of rhyme?

Go on to page three to read the signs for ages 12 - adults

Page 1 - Is Your Child Dyslexic    Page 3  - Signs for ages 12 - adult   Page 4 - Strong Points of Dyslexic Children

©Belinda J Mooney 2008