How Do I Know If My Child Is Dyslexic? 5 Tips To Look Out For

Sometimes there are clues that a child is dyslexic that involve context and the big picture that you might see more clearly than others as a caregiver. In this video, we dig into some of the potential signs that could be useful indications. 

Here’s a link to a standard medical article about dyslexia (note that these signs didn’t apply in our family’s case, but many people find them useful):

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552

Here’s an article about stealth dyslexia: https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/stealth-dyslexia/

And here’s an article about surface dyslexia: https://learninglabfl.com/different-types-of-dyslexia-surface-dyslexia/ 

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com.

You can find complete episode transcripts on our website, as well as a list of Dyslexia Resources and summaries of Dyslexia Research.

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