Testing For Dyslexia Is a 5-year-old child too young to be tested for dyslexia?
It is not possible to reliably test a 5 year old for dyslexia, but you can be aware of symptoms and warning signs. Fortunately, the same learning methods that can help dyslexic children are also good strategies for introducing all children to reading, just as long as you do not try to pressure a young child before she is ready. You will find more information about the development of dyslexia in young children in the book, The Gift of Dyslexia, by Ron Davis. You may also find these articles on our web site helpful: Getting Ready to Read • http://www.dyslexia.com/library/ready.htm Education vs.
