A TPS parent introduced me to The Power of Dyslexia site. It looks like it is an organization dedicated to serving the dyslexic community by providing a free online community where dyslexics and those touched by dyslexia can post questions, provide advice, and chat with other community members. I didn't look at the forums, but the website contained several pages of clear, helpful information.
I know many people have heard the term "dyslexia" before, but are not sure what all it entails, or know a few symptoms but not the full extent of the disorder. So, in case you're wondering, here is a list of some of the signs that The Power of Dyslexia identifies for kids ages 4-12. For more information, check out the website at http://www.thepowerofdyslexia.com/.
Signs of Dyslexia in Pre-school Children (between 4 to 5 years of age)
- Constant switching from left to right hand when drawing, coloring or writing
- Inability to tie shoe laces
- Difficulty in pronouncing words that have three or more syllables
- Difficulty in uttering words that rhyme
- Difficulty in learning to write
- Problem in pronouncing ‘M’, ‘N’, ‘R’ and ‘L’
- Stuttering
- Weak in spelling and handwriting abilities
- Slow, disrupted reading and commit similar mistakes every time
- Difficulty in telling the time
- Struggles with math problems or concepts
- Find it difficult to find the right words when expressing themselves
- Mispronunciation of common words
- Untidy lockers, bedrooms and bags
- Difficulty in remembering telephone numbers or a series of numbers
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