Trouble remembering or saying the right word – not a good talker
Problems learning the names and sounds of alphabet letters
May love listening to stories, but little interest in the written words
Family history of problems with reading and writing
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Signs of Dyslexia in Older Children
Slow progress in learning to read, write and spell
Trouble ‘sounding out’ words
Trouble reading or spelling little words – said, does, was, from, etc.
Prefers comics and picture books
Has a great imagination, but can’t write ideas down
May confuse or reverse letters, numbers or words (eg. b/d, 6/9, of/for)
Enjoys making models and designing things
Family history of problems with reading and writing
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Signs of Dyslexia in Teenagers
Doesn’t read for pleasure
Worries about tests and exams
Takes a long time to finish homework, if it’s done at all
Avoids reading and writing
Good at practical problem solving
Lacks confidence
Has trouble following instructions and remembering things
May work really hard to keep up with school work, but still lags behind
Family history of problems with reading and writing
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Signs of Dyslexia in Adults
Avoids reading and writing
Hates filling in forms
Gets others to read/write emails
May avoid a career change if it means further study
May say the wrong word or get words muddled up
Able to work creatively (art/mechanics/dance/sport/inventing)
Focuses on the big picture, rather than details
Family history of problems with reading and writing
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Note: not everyone will show all of these signs. This gives an idea of whether you may be dyslexic. For a formal test for dyslexia and proper identification of a learning difficulty click here.