{"id":21034,"date":"2017-10-09T09:29:04","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T08:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=21034"},"modified":"2023-07-31T10:54:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T09:54:42","slug":"signs-of-dyslexia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/signs-of-dyslexia\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeing the Signs of Dyslexia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although dyslexia is genetic, it can be difficult to diagnose until a child shows definitive, long-term signs. It may even go undiagnosed well into teen years or adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing the signs of dyslexia in a person becomes more challenging the older they get. Some people with dyslexia may even hide their difficulties, meaning that they don\u2019t receive the necessary support, which can boost their confidence and personal strengths.<\/p>\n<p>To access support for a child with dyslexia, or to obtain it yourself, you should know how to spot the signs of dyslexia. A diagnosis requires several consistent signs, but it\u2019s never too early or too late to chat with the school\u2019s SENCO or assess yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip__box\">\n<div class=\"tip__title__container\">\n<div class=\"tip__title__text\">\n<div class=\"tip__title__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/expert-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"expert icon\" \/><\/div>\n<h3>Want to Learn More?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/safeguarding\/dyslexia-awareness-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dyslexia Awareness Course<\/a> gives a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia. It discusses the characteristics of dyslexia and how this affects learning, and gives guidance on how to support children who have or who show signs of dyslexia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Signs of Dyslexia in 5-6 Year Olds<\/h2>\n<p>No two children are alike, and neither are any two cases of dyslexia. Some behaviours that are typical of dyslexia may just be personal obstacles, while other traits that you dismiss as something \u2018they\u2019ll grow out of\u2019 might actually indicate a learning difficulty.<\/p>\n<h3>5 and 6 year olds with dyslexia may:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pronounce words unusually.<\/li>\n<li>Reverse and invert words and letters (e.g. \u2018b\u2019 with \u2018d\u2019 and \u2018w\u2019 with \u2018m\u2019).<\/li>\n<li>Find it difficult to recite letters of the alphabet.<\/li>\n<li>Struggle with directions, e.g. left and right, up and down, east and west, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Not understand rhyming words.<\/li>\n<li>Repeatedly cross out and rewrite words.<\/li>\n<li>Have poor handwriting.<\/li>\n<li>Be easily distracted or disruptive.<\/li>\n<li>Dislike reading or being read to.<\/li>\n<li>Have poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/phonemic-awareness-teaching-strategies\/\">phonemic awareness<\/a> (the sounds of letters and words).<\/li>\n<li>Struggle with numeracy, e.g. times tables and separating + from x.<\/li>\n<li>Have poor motor coordination, such as doing buttons or tying a shoelace.<\/li>\n<li>Have a poor perception of time (they may not be able to read a clock, recall what day of the week it is, or remember specific dates).<\/li>\n<li>Be overly tired due to concentrating hard.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently lose things.<\/li>\n<li>Struggle to follow verbal instructions from teachers or parents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you notice multiple signs of dyslexia, <strong>note them down and keep an eye on whether they persist over time.<\/strong> Your diligent note taking and observation could be the difference between a smooth diagnosis and a laborious one \u2013 or even none at all.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21057 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-doing-homework.jpg\" alt=\"Child with dyslexia doing his homework\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dyslexia is usually diagnosed around the ages of 6 and 7<\/strong>, but it\u2019s still important to track signs early on. A record of continuous signs shows the SENCO that your child is not just going through a temporary period of difficulty and may in fact be dyslexic.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Signs of Dyslexia in Teenagers<\/h2>\n<p>The social pressures of secondary school often push teenagers to hide their differences, including dyslexia. So, spotting signs in teens is especially challenging, but not impossible if you&#8217;re observant.<\/p>\n<p>Your teenager most likely faced some struggles in primary school that connect to current indicators and strongly suggest dyslexia. Signs often become more pronounced as the teenager gains independence, as many daily responsibilities require skills that dyslexia can hinder.<\/p>\n<h3>Teenagers with dyslexia may:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid and struggle with reading and writing.<\/li>\n<li>Withdraw socially or express a strong dislike for school.<\/li>\n<li>Prefer creative-oriented subjects like art or sports.<\/li>\n<li>Have difficulty following a sequence of instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Be forgetful and disorganised.<\/li>\n<li>Have poor written skills, including handwriting, spelling, grammar, speed, and consistency.<\/li>\n<li>Struggle to take notes and revise for exams.<\/li>\n<li>Have better oral skills than written.<\/li>\n<li>Often miss appointments or arrive at the wrong time.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently be tired due to concentrating hard.<\/li>\n<li>Struggle to learn new terminology.<\/li>\n<li>Feel that their results don\u2019t reflect the effort they put in.<\/li>\n<li>Struggle to remember numerical information, such as PIN or phone numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Label themselves as \u2018stupid\u2019, \u2018thick\u2019, or \u2018dumb\u2019 to cover up their emotions.<\/li>\n<li>Appear aggressive (usually to cover up embarrassment about their learning difficulties).<\/li>\n<li>Fail to complete their homework or meet deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It may be easier to get a diagnosis for teenagers than for children, especially if you recollect them struggling as a child. But you should still make a note of any dyslexic characteristics. Specific details enable your local education authority to accurately assess the teenager\u2019s dyslexia and helps you access appropriate support.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21059 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/teenager.jpg\" alt=\"Teenager with dyslexia in a classroom\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once a teenager receives their dyslexia diagnosis, <strong>they may feel more confident and positive<\/strong>. They\u2019ll recognise that their difficulties are due to the barriers that dyslexia causes, not because they\u2019re unintelligent, and will feel able to tackle their studies and day to day life with greater independence.<\/p>\n<p>Dyslexia support can often help them work to their strengths, improve their time and organisational management strategies, and reassure them that they had talent all along.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Signs of Dyslexia in Adults<\/h2>\n<p>The signs of dyslexia in children and teenagers are applicable to adults, but are often less pronounced. By adulthood, many people with dyslexia are skilled at masking or working around their weaknesses.<\/p>\n<p>But they should be able to work <em><strong>with<\/strong><\/em> them.<\/p>\n<p>If you think that you or someone else might be dyslexic, look for signs and seek an assessment, as support is never off limits. Getting support for dyslexia in adulthood can expand your capabilities in work and make your life much easier.<\/p>\n<h3>Adults with dyslexia may:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Struggle to focus on work or household tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Organise thoughts poorly in written form.<\/li>\n<li>Have difficulty following a sequence of instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Confuse visually similar words, e.g. trail and trial.<\/li>\n<li>Have better oral skills than written.<\/li>\n<li>Need to reread a paragraph multiple times to understand it.<\/li>\n<li>Have difficulty creating plans.<\/li>\n<li>Become tired a lot quicker due to concentrating hard.<\/li>\n<li>Feel overwhelmed by long documents and forms.<\/li>\n<li>Recall having difficulties in school with writing and numeracy.<\/li>\n<li>Miss the main meaning in letters, emails, and reports.<\/li>\n<li>Struggle to meet deadlines and make appointments.<\/li>\n<li>Take longer on certain tasks than their co-workers, especially tasks involving writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-with-parents.jpg\" alt=\"Parents watching their child with dyslexia write\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>These lists have all included the sign \u2018becoming tired quickly from concentrating\u2019 to emphasise that people with dyslexia often <strong>overwork their brain<\/strong>\u00a0trying to match the pace of their peers. They can struggle no matter how much effort they put in, because they haven\u2019t yet learned how to maximise their strengths.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to be able to identify signs of dyslexia \u2013 so you can help a person gain access to support that\u2019s right for them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What to Read Next:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/avoid-dyslexia-discrimination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Avoid Dyslexia Discrimination in the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/safeguarding\/dyslexia-awareness-training-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dyslexia Awareness Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/dyslexia-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Useful Apps to Help with Dyslexia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/how-to-help-a-child-with-dyslexia-in-the-classroom\/\">How to Help a Child with Dyslexia in the Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dyslexia can be difficult to diagnose. 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