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A List of Common Dyslexia Symptoms

As you read the following list of dyslexia symptoms, you may discover that you have one or two of these characteristics. This does not mean you are dyslexic. In fact, most people exhibit some of the characteristics listed below.

What is Dyslexia?

As a parent, it can be difficult to determine if your child’s development is typical or if there are learning and developmental issues that may require special treatment. One question often asked is “Does my child have Dyslexia?”

Dyslexia – is it Good or Bad?

As children, things can be good or bad; happy or sad; safe or scary. As adults, we know the world is not always so cleanly divided. So it is with dyslexia.

Sight Words and Dyslexia

Even though parents and teachers know that sight word acquisition is essential for children learning to read, teaching sight words to children with dyslexia can be particularly challenging. Individuals with dyslexia have great difficulty processing language.

How Do I Know a Good Early Reading Program When I See One?

The following article, published by the Department of Education, provides some good basic criteria for evaluating a particular school reading program:

Reading at Home: 10 Simple Strategies for Parents

Reading with children is a proven way to promote early literacy. As most parents know however, it’s not always easy to carve out time each day for reading. Luckily, by putting a few simple strategies into action a parent can make a significant contribution