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Dyslexia checklist
If you think that you or your child may be dyslexic, here are some common indicators.
While growing up, did you/your child:
- appear bright, but find themselves unable to do simple things?
- respond slower than others when asked a question?
- get labelled as lazy or a day-dreamer?
Reading and writing
- have amazing ideas, which they found hard to get down on paper?
- mix up sounds in words?
- form letters and numbers backwards?
- read a word correctly and then, further down the page, read it wrong?
Maths
- have trouble learning their Times Tables?
Speech and listening
- develop clear speech slowly?
- find it hard to follow a series of instructions?
- forget the names of everyday objects?
- mix up small words (e.g. of, for, from)?
- jumble up words and phrases (e.g. 'shield of feep' for 'field of sheep')?
Other difficulties
- have problems tying shoelaces?
- mix up left and right?
- find it harder than others to learn to tell the time?
Finally, since dyslexia appears to have a hereditary link, a family history of dyslexia or similar difficulties is a strong indicator that a child may be dyslexic.
N.B. It is important to remember that every dyslexic is different, with different areas of strength and weakness. So do not expect every dyslexic child to hit every single checklist item.
Dyslexia support
Mrs Swinton, a member of the British Dyslexia Association, offers personalised, one-to-one tutoring sessions for children and adults with dyslexia.
Read her testimonials to find out how she has helped her tutees to make progress with their learning.
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