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You may wish to look at The British Dyslexia Association, Indicators of Dyslexia; a useful checklist for parents and learners. |
Recognising Dyslexia
Younger Learners
If you are a parent of a dyslexic child, you may have noticed a mismatch between his/her general intelligence and:
- reading
- writing
- spelling
- skill to organise or follow instructions
- verbal skills such as vocabulary
- memory and maths abilities may also be affected
Dyslexia may well be the cause of these issues.
You may sense that self esteem is low. Your child may be becoming fretful and withdrawn, and the school reading book or homework may be the catalyst for tears or tantrums. Your child may be being bullied because of their differences. Dyslexia can be behind reluctance to attend school, behavioural problems in class, and even exclusion.
Older Learners and Adults
Adults with dyslexia face many of the same issues:
- low self-esteem
- literacy difficulties
- poor memory
- poor organisation of self/life
They too may find they miss out syllables due to a difficulty with sequencing sounds within words.
Poor comprehension skills may also be a feature. It may seem daunting to tackle these, but by working on these issues together in one-to-one sessions the resulting improvement will make life easier.
How I Can Help
Each person with dyslexia is unique, so I use a tailored program to enable them to flourish and reach their full potential. See more about how I can help...