Indications at Pre-School Stage

Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Pre-School Children. * Persistent jumbled phrases, eg. ‘cobbler club’ for toddler’s club’ * Use of substitute words eg. ‘lampshade’ for ‘lamppost’. * Inability to remember the label for known objects. E’. table, chair. * [...]

Indications at Primary School Stage

Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Primary School Children Difficulty Reading and Spelling Puts letters and figures around the wrong way Leaves letters out of words or puts them in the wrong order Still occasionally confuses ‘b’ with ‘d’ and [...]

Indications Over Twelve Years Old

Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Children over Twelve years still read inaccurately? still have difficulties in spelling? need to have instructions and telephone numbers repeated? get “tongue tied” using long words such as “preliminary” and “philosophical”? confuse places, times, [...]

How do I know my child is dyslexic?

Question. How do I know my child is dyslexic? Answer. Listed on this web site are tell-tail signs for dyslexia.  Through an assessment by a educational psychologist, you will receive a comprehensive report outlining the strength and weakness of your child.  This is often very expensive and even tho it is nice to have  a [...]