The halfway point of the school year is already upon us. This time offers a good opportunity to evaluate your child’s early academic skills. While each child progresses at a slightly different pace, parents should take note of certain patterns in reading development. Difficulty in a combination of these areas can present a sign of dyslexia in early readers:
· Letter recognition
· Letter-sound associations
· Identification and generation of rhyming words
· Recall of sight words that he/she has reviewed many times
· Letter reversals
· Omission of small words, such as the, on, or and
· Confusion with words that look similar
It is important to keep in mind that dyslexia should be diagnosed through a comprehensive psychological-educational evaluation completed by a trained professional. As an educator at Child and Family Development, I enjoy assessing and treating students with dyslexia. I also consult with parents and schools to provide further information and recommendations. Children with dyslexia can overcome their struggles and go on to become very successful individuals.
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