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Signs of dyslexia in primary school children.
Common early signs parents and teachers notice, and when it might be worth asking about an assessment.
SAMPLE CONTENT: replace before publishing. Every child learns to read at their own pace, but some patterns are worth noticing.
What parents often notice
Difficulty remembering letter sounds, reversing letters for longer than classmates, and avoiding reading aloud are all common early signs.
When to ask for help
If difficulties carry on despite good teaching and support at school, an assessment can explain why and what will help.
Written by
Dana Murphy-Francis
Specialist Assessor and Speech and Language Therapist
Level 7 APC registered specialist assessor. HCPC registered speech and language therapist.
Dana has over 12 years' experience assessing and working with children, students and adults. Dana joined the Dyslexia Centre in London in 2013 and now runs Dyslexia South on the South Coast.
