How early can dyslexia be diagnosed?
There may be signs as early as preschool, or even earlier, but most children are diagnosed in second grade. Dyslexia cannot be diagnosed in pre-readers, but children can be identified as children at risk. What tests are used to diagnose dyslexia? A good neuropsychological evaluation. A good psychologist can also help with the diagnosis. Do children with dyslexia also have other disabilities? It is estimated that approximately 40% of all persons with dyslexia will also have ADD or ADHD. Do children with dyslexia have difficulty in other subject areas? Reading is integral to every subject, so children with dyslexia often have trouble in other areas. For instance, a student may be gifted in math, yet be unable to complete word problems. Science and social studies also require larger amounts of reading. Additionally, social difficulties can arise from lack of confidence and self-esteem directly related to the disability. What is the recommended remediation strategy for dyslexia? Every chil
