If you’re concerned about your child, review the following list of common warning signs of dyslexia in children in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2.
For At Least the Past Six Months, My Child Has Had Trouble
Language
Learning to speak (delayed compared to his peers).
Learning the alphabet, numbers and days of the week.
Naming people and objects.
Speaking precisely and using a varied, age-appropriate vocabulary.
Staying on topic.
Getting or staying interested in stories and books.
Understanding the relationship between speaker and listener.
Pronouncing word correctly (Example: says “mazagine” instead of “magazine”).
Learning and correctly using new vocabulary words.
Distinguishing words from other words that sound similar.
Rhyming words.
Understanding instructions/directions.
Repeating what has just been said.
Reading
Naming letters.
Recognizing letters, matching letters to sounds and blending sounds when speaking.
Learning to read as expected for his/her age.
Associating letters with sounds, understanding the difference between sounds in words.
Accurately blending letter sounds within words.
Recognizing and remembering sight words.
Remembering printed words.
Distinguishing between letters and words that look similar.
Learning and remembering new vocabulary words.
Keeping ones place—and not skipping over words—while reading.
Showing confidence and interest in reading.
Writing
Learning to copy and write at an age-appropriate level.
Writing letters, numbers and symbols in the correct order.
Spelling words correctly and consistently most of the time.
Proofreading and correcting written work.
Social-Emotional
Making and keeping friends.
Interpreting people's non-verbal cues, “body language” and tone of voice.
Is motivated and self-confident about learning.
Other
Sense of direction/spatial concepts (such as left and right).
Performing consistently on tasks from day to day.
If your child displays several of these warning signs, don't hesitate to seek help. With proper identification and support, your child will be better able to succeed in school and in life. The sooner a child’s LD is identified, the better the results will be, so trust your observations and have the courage to advocate for any special needs. Republished from http://www.ncld.org/