How can you tell if your child is dyslexia? This is a question many parents may be apprehensive to ask, but it’s incredibly important to identify treatable problems in children at an early age.
Lucikly, Michael Clark of Dyslexia Improvements shares some vital characteristics to look for in the video below.
Clark notes that the most important question is an easy one: ask the child stare at the middle of the page, and then track what they are doing. If they have trouble refraining from movement in any way, shape, or form, the child may have dyslexia.
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Key takeaways
- You can test if your child have dyslexia by asking if they see text on a paper as shaking, fighting with each other, or disappearing.
- For dyslexics, use colored paper, do not let them read or write using a fluorescent lamp, and use bold letters and double space.
- Don't get stuck in the merry-go-round of testing, and make sure your child is getting the help.
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A screener is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If your child might need formal accommodations (an IEP or 504 plan), or you suspect a vision, hearing or medical cause, pursue a professional evaluation too. That is the only route to those supports.
