Dyslexia Breakthrough

Parents and Children

Here are some early signs to look out for if you think your child may have dyslexia;

The following check-list gives just some examples of the range of symptoms to help you decide so please tick the boxes for anything that seems familiar:

 

 

Your child is not achieving what would be expected when otherwise bright and intelligent

 

There is someone in the immediate family who has had similar problems

 

Your child’s behaviour changes shortly after starting Primary school e.g. less outgoing, seems less confident or starts to become more moody, disruptive and argumentative

 

There are short-term memory problems where the child finds it hard to remember information

 

Considered a ‘clumsy’ child for often bumping into things, tripping, spilling things or falling over

 

They have difficulties with catching or kicking a ball, riding a bike, skipping or dancing

 

Difficulties with reading and spelling

 

Has to re-read text several times before they understand it

 

Skips lines in text or has to use a ruler or finger to keep their place on the page

 

They confuse certain letters e.g. p and q or b and

 

Take longer than their classmates to do written work

 

Find it hard to write between the lines on a page

 

Lack concentration and focus

 

Are often told off in class for not listening or paying attention

 

Frequently angle their head on one side to listen to you

 

Turn their book or writing pad at an angle to read or write

 

Start to show signs of being uncomfortable having to go to school or when doing homework

 

Try using avoidance tactics to get out of going to school e.g. lie about feeling ill

 

Complain of frequent sometimes severe headaches

 

 

If you have ticked 4 or more boxes please read on as this may benefit your child.