Mrs. Barry

Dyslexia Characteristics

• Difficulty saying the alphabet correctly in sequence
• Difficulty forming the shapes of the letters
• Difficulty writing the alphabet correctly in sequence
• Errors in naming letters
• Reversals of orientation of letters or sequences of letters in words when written (b for d, was for saw)
• Difficulty in learning and remembering printed words
• Repeated spelling errors
• Difficulty with handwriting
• Slow rate of writing
• Difficulty with reading comprehension

Characteristics which may be associated with Dyslexia

• Delay in spoken language.
• Difficulty finding the "right word"
• Late establishing preferred hand for writing
• Late learning right, left, and other directionality components
• Problems learning concept of time and temporal sequencing
• Family history of similar problems

Other factors to consider that are associated with Dyslexia (Tendencies of Dyslexia)

• Grades slip downward year to year
• Inconsistent grades from day to day
• Inconsistent performance on standardized tests
• Confusion with math symbols, but not computation Math
• Computation better with word problems
• Memorized spelling better than spontaneous spelling
• Homework better quality than class work Inordinate time spent on homework
• Deteriorating organization and study skills
• Good grades, but requiring too much struggle
• Chooses oral performances over written when given a chance
• Compensation by use of pictures, prompt from teacher, etc.
• Stress reflected by irregular writing and uneven pencil pressure