When many people think of dyslexia, they think of reversals with the letters b and d. While that can be one struggle, there are other signs that are often present in older children with dyslexia. As a parent, ask yourself the following questions:
- Does my child often argue, cry, or become angry about going to school?
- Does my child frequently misspell common words in his/her writing?
- Does my child have trouble copying from the board or from a list at home?
- Does my child skip lines, reverse word order, or stumble over common words when reading aloud?
- Do my child’s decoding errors interfere with his/her reading comprehension?
- Does it take my child hours to do homework that should take 30 minutes?
If you answered yes to more than 3 of these questions, consider talking with an educator. As an Educational Specialist at Child and Family Development in Charlotte, I enjoy consulting with parents and conducting educational assessments to help in answering your questions about dyslexia.
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