Dyslexia (Age 7-10)

Does your child have trouble with word retrieval or frequently use non-specific language such as "thing" or "stuff"? Example: Often uses vague words instead of specific terms.

Does your child make frequent errors in spelling that involve letter reversals (e.g., writing 'b' for 'd')? Example: Writes letters or numbers backward or flipped often.

Does your child struggle with remembering sequences, such as days of the week or the alphabet? Example: Finds it hard to recite the months in order.

Does your child frequently lose their place while reading, or skip over lines of text? Example: Frequently asks “Where was I?” when reading.

Does your child have a limited vocabulary compared to their peers? Example: Uses simpler words and has a smaller range of vocabulary.

Does your child have trouble learning new vocabulary words? Example: Takes longer to learn and remember new words.

Does your child show frustration or avoidance behaviors towards reading or writing? Example: Gets upset or tries to avoid tasks involving reading or writing.

Does your child have poor handwriting or struggle with letter formation? Example: Writing is messy, difficult to read, and letters are poorly formed.

Does your child have inconsistent performance in school, doing well in some areas and poorly in others? Example: Excels in art but struggles significantly in reading and writing.

Does your child confuse small, common words? Example: Frequently mixes up short, similar-looking words while reading (e.g., "and" for "an", “then” for “them”).

Does your child confuse mathematical symbols and struggle with simple calculations? Example: Mixes up plus and minus signs, or finds math problems challenging.

Does your child often forget the correct spelling of familiar words? Example: Struggles to spell words they use frequently.

Does your child have difficulty identifying the sounds that different letters make? Example: Struggles with phonics and letter-sound relationships. Confuses similar looking or sounding letters.

Does your child often guess at unknown words instead of attempting to decode them? Example: Guesses words based on the first letter or context rather than sounding them out.

Does your child struggle to understand or remember what they've read? Example: Needs to reread passages multiple times to grasp the content.

Does your child have difficulty understanding the meaning of what they have read? Example: Struggles to explain the main idea of a passage.

Does your child struggle to retell a story in the correct sequence? Example: Has difficulty recounting events in the right order.

Does your child have difficulty with math concepts and remembering math facts? Example: Struggles with addition, subtraction, and remembering multiplication tables.

Does your child have difficulty with the order of letters in words? Example: Writes letters out of order in simple words.

Does your child have difficulty understanding the rules of spelling and grammar? Example: Makes frequent spelling and grammatical errors in writing.

Does your child read slowly and with difficulty? Example: Takes a long time to read through simple texts or age-appropriate texts.

Does your child’s teacher share concerns about their attitude towards learning or behavior in class? Example: Frequently uses work avoidance tactics, such as sharpening pencils. Seems ‘dreamy’, does not seem to listen or is easily distracted.

Does your child have trouble following multi-step instructions or directions? Example: Needs repeated prompts to complete tasks with several steps.

Does your child often appear not to listen or follow through on instructions? Example: Frequently needs reminders to complete tasks.

Does your child have trouble expressing their thoughts in writing clearly? Example: Finds it hard to put ideas into words on paper.

Does your child exhibit a strong dislike or negative attitude towards school? Example: Frequently expresses a desire not to go to school or complains about it often.

Does your child often require longer than peers to complete reading or writing tasks? Example: Needs extra time to finish homework or tests.

Does your child have difficulty decoding new words by sounding them out? Example: Finds it hard to break down and pronounce unfamiliar words.

Does your child frequently misspell the same word in different ways? Example: Writes "because" as "becuz," "becase," etc. within the same text.

Does your child avoid reading out loud in front of others? Example: Reluctant to read during class or family activities.