Start your Dyslexia (Age 4-6) screener
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Does your child have difficulty with sequencing (e.g., colored beads, classroom routines)? - Example: Struggles to follow a sequence of steps or arrange objects in a specific order
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Does your child find it hard to carry out two or more instructions at one time? - Example: Has trouble following "Put the toys in the box, then put it on the shelf," but can do each step separately. Finds it challenging to understand and follow game instructions.
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Does your child substitute words (e.g., "lampshade" for "lamppost")? - Example: Often uses incorrect but similar words in speech.
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Does your child have difficulty learning nursery rhymes? - Example: Struggles to remember and recite "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
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Does your child have a history of slow speech development? - Example: Started speaking later than peers or had delayed speech milestones.
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Does your child have poor auditory discrimination? - Example: Confuses similar-sounding words or letters, like 'f' and 'th.'
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Does your child forget names of friends, teachers, colors, etc.? - Example: Often forgets familiar names or frequently used words.
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Does your child mix up sounds in multisyllabic words? - Example: Says 'pasghetti' instead of 'spaghetti.'
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Does your child have difficulty understanding simple stories read to them? - Example: Has trouble comprehending and recalling basic story elements, like “Who is the main character?”
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Does your child have trouble recognizing and matching letters to sounds? - Example: Struggles to match letters with their corresponding sounds.
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Does your child avoid activities that require coloring or drawing? - Example: Shows little interest in coloring books or drawing activities.
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Does your child have difficulty remembering simple songs or nursery rhymes? - Example: Struggles to recall the lyrics of common children's songs.
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Does your child misspell their own name when trying to write it? - Example: Frequently writes their name incorrectly.
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Does your child muddle words (e.g., cubumber for cucumber, flutterby for butterfly)? - Example: Frequently mixes up similar-sounding words.
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Does your child have trouble recognizing their own name in print? - Example: Has difficulty identifying their name when written down.
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Does your child show no interest in letters or words despite liking stories? - Example: Enjoys being read to but avoids looking at or identifying letters.
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Does your child show a lack of interest in learning letters or reading? - Example: Avoids activities involving letters or early reading exercises.
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Does your child have difficulty keeping a simple rhythm? - Example: Struggles to clap along to a steady beat.
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Does your child have difficulty learning to sing or recite the alphabet? - Example: Finds it challenging to remember the sequence of letters in the alphabet song.
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Does your child have difficulty paying attention, sitting still, or listening to stories? - Example: Frequently gets distracted or fidgety during storytime.
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Does your child appear not to be listening or paying attention? - Example: Frequently seems distracted or unengaged during activities or conversations.
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Does your child have difficulty holding a pencil or crayon correctly? - Example: Struggles with proper grip and control of writing utensils.
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Does your child show confusion between directional words (e.g., up/down)? - Example: Mixes up directions like up/down, left/right.
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Does your child have trouble tracing or copying simple shapes? - Example: Has difficulty replicating basic shapes like circles or squares.
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Does your child have a family history of dyslexia or reading difficulties? - Example: Parents, siblings, or close relatives have been diagnosed with dyslexia.
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Does your child have difficulty sorting objects by shape, size, or color? - Example: Struggles to categorize items correctly based on their attributes.