Many people believe that reading is a natural process that comes easily to children, especially in homes that value literacy.  This assumption can be frustrating and heartbreaking to a parent of a child with dyslexia or reading comprehension problems. Approximately 1 in 5 children have dyslexia, which is defined as trouble recognizing and decoding words, most likely due to a deficit in the phonological component of language.  Here are several things to look for in developing readers that may signal dyslexia or a reading comprehension problem:

10 signs that your child may have a reading disorder: 

1. An intense dislike and avoidance of reading time
2. A lack of understanding that words can be broken down into smaller parts
3. Difficulty associating letters with sounds
4. Inability to sound out simple words
5. Imprecise language
6. A family history of reading problems
7. Reading errors that are not connected to the sounds of the letters in the words
8. Difficulty finding the right word or coming up with a verbal response
9. Mispronunciation of long words
10. Lack of fluent speech

Dyslexic children are bright and talented in many ways, and there is help for dyslexic readers.  The Orton-Gillingham method is a systematic, multi-sensory approach that helps dyslexic children break the reading code and succeed.  If you worry that your child may have a reading comprehension problem, schedule a consultation with one of our Orton-Gillingham trained academic specialists.

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