Dyslexia (Age 4-6)

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

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.

Does your child substitute words (e.g., "lampshade" for "lamppost")? - Example: Often uses incorrect but similar words in speech.

Does your child have difficulty learning nursery rhymes? - Example: Struggles to remember and recite "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."

Does your child have a history of slow speech development? - Example: Started speaking later than peers or had delayed speech milestones.

Does your child have poor auditory discrimination? - Example: Confuses similar-sounding words or letters, like 'f' and 'th.'

Does your child forget names of friends, teachers, colors, etc.? - Example: Often forgets familiar names or frequently used words.

Does your child mix up sounds in multisyllabic words? - Example: Says 'pasghetti' instead of 'spaghetti.'

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?”

Does your child have trouble recognizing and matching letters to sounds? - Example: Struggles to match letters with their corresponding sounds.

Does your child avoid activities that require coloring or drawing? - Example: Shows little interest in coloring books or drawing activities.

Does your child have difficulty remembering simple songs or nursery rhymes? - Example: Struggles to recall the lyrics of common children's songs.

Does your child misspell their own name when trying to write it? - Example: Frequently writes their name incorrectly.

Does your child muddle words (e.g., cubumber for cucumber, flutterby for butterfly)? - Example: Frequently mixes up similar-sounding words.

Does your child have trouble recognizing their own name in print? - Example: Has difficulty identifying their name when written down.

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.

Does your child show a lack of interest in learning letters or reading? - Example: Avoids activities involving letters or early reading exercises.

Does your child have difficulty keeping a simple rhythm? - Example: Struggles to clap along to a steady beat.

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.

Does your child have difficulty paying attention, sitting still, or listening to stories? - Example: Frequently gets distracted or fidgety during storytime.

Does your child appear not to be listening or paying attention? - Example: Frequently seems distracted or unengaged during activities or conversations.

Does your child have difficulty holding a pencil or crayon correctly? - Example: Struggles with proper grip and control of writing utensils.

Does your child show confusion between directional words (e.g., up/down)? - Example: Mixes up directions like up/down, left/right.

Does your child have trouble tracing or copying simple shapes? - Example: Has difficulty replicating basic shapes like circles or squares.

Does your child have a family history of dyslexia or reading difficulties? - Example: Parents, siblings, or close relatives have been diagnosed with dyslexia.

Does your child have difficulty sorting objects by shape, size, or color? - Example: Struggles to categorize items correctly based on their attributes.