Possible Signs of Dyslexia

FOR PRE-K & EARLY ELEMENTARY CHILDREN:

• Problems with rhyming
• Problems with separating and blending sounds in words
• Persistent problems pronouncing longer words (i.e. am-in-al for the word animal)
• Problems with learning the connections between sounds and letters
• Trouble remembering words they have seen many times
• Persistent reversals of letters and words
• Slow, labored reading
• Slow, labored reading

These are just warning signs.

Your child cannot be diagnosed as having dyslexia through this list alone. However, if your child is in Pre-K, having him/her screened through Nemours BrightStart! is a good idea! For older children, talk to your child's teacher, pediatrician or a community expert on dyslexia.

For more resources, check out the Parent Resources page for valuable tools, links and suggestions on helping your child become a reader.