Catching dyslexia early is important. Diagnosing and treating dyslexia in early childhood can prevent self-esteem issues and extensive delay in school. But is there a point when it’s too early to identify? Could children who are too young simply be a bit behind in development, but are otherwise okay and don’t require intervention? This video discusses the importance of early intervention and how it could affect your child.
Starting with a list of signs of dyslexia can help parents look at the whole child instead of, say, “He reverses his letters.” The big question many parents may ask is: Do I want to put a label on my child that he/she will carry with for the rest of his/her life? On the other hand, the earlier a child is diagnosed, the sooner they can receive help. If you have these questions, this video may help you make a decision that could benefit your child in the years to come.
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Key takeaways
- The earlier you help a dyslexic child the better the outcome.
- Observe the other signs of dyslexia and not only the reversals of letters.
- The speakers suggested that early evaluation can help a child. If it is just reversals of letter then it will just go away but if it is dyslexia the child already started the process of learning early on.
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