Warning Signs of Dyslexia:
If your child has 3 or more of the warning signs listed below, there is an indication that he/she may have characteristics of dyslexia.
In Preschool:
- delayed speech
- mixing up sounds and syllables in long words
- chronic ear infections
- severe reactions to childhood illnesses
- late establishing dominant hand
- difficulty learning to tie shoes
- trouble memorizing their address, phone number, or alphabet
- can't create words that rhyme
- a close relative with dyslexia
In Elementary School:
- Dysgraphia (slow, non-automatic handwriting that is difficult to read)
- Letter or number reversals continuing past the end of 1st grade
- Extreme difficulty learning cursive
- Slow, choppy, inaccurate reading
- Terrible spelling
- Can't remember sight words
- Difficulty telling time with a clock with hands
- Trouble with Math (memorizing multiplication tables, sequence of steps, directionality)
- When speaking, difficulty finding the correct word
- Extremely messy bedroom, backpack, and desk
- Dreads going to school (complains of stomach pains or headache)
In Middle and High Schools:
- For more information regarding warning signs, please contact the office.