Dyslexia Evaluation Services
What are some possible red flags?
- Confuses letters that look similar (e.g., b/d, u/m, m/n)
- Confuses letters that sound the same (e.g., v/f/th)
- Reverses or transposes words when reading or writing (e.g., was/saw)
- Confuses small words (e.g., a, an, of, the, on, for, from)
- Difficulty learning sight words
- Decreased fluency when reading
- Difficulty tracking with finger or keeping correct place, frequently loses his/her place
- Difficulty with reading comprehension
- Difficulty with spelling
- Illegible and/or grammatically incorrect writing
- Difficulty following directional phrases such as: (e.g., left/right, over/under, up/down, east/west)
- Difficulty telling time
- Difficulty with sequencing daily tasks (e.g., shoe tying, getting dressed)
- Confuses mathematical symbols
- Discrepancy between verbal and written proficiency
- Difficulty organizing time or materials
- Inconsistency with classwork and subjects
- Family history of dyslexia or similar difficulties/learning problems
- Currently receiving reading support in school
Why consider treatment?
Treatment is crucial to facilitate life-long skills related to reading, writing, spelling, and math.
Intervention is necessary to provide the appropriate kind of tutoring, at the necessary frequency, at the right time in development (i.e., early elementary years). A diagnosis followed by one-on-one tutoring will also likely reduce the risk of future negative impacts on self-concept and emotional health.