Screening can be a first step
A Dyslexia Screening for ages 7 to 16 can indicate whether dyslexic-type difficulties may be present. It does not diagnose dyslexia.
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Signs of dyslexia in children
Dyslexia can look different from one child to another. The signs are usually a pattern over time, not one missed spelling test or one difficult reading book.
What parents may notice at home
Many families first notice that effort and progress do not seem to match. A child may be trying hard, but reading, spelling, or written work still feels unusually tiring.
- Slow, hesitant, or inaccurate reading, especially with unfamiliar words.
- Spelling that is very variable, even with words practised often.
- Difficulty remembering sequences, instructions, days, months, or times tables.
- Avoiding reading aloud, homework, writing tasks, or independent reading.
- Strong verbal ideas, but written work that does not show what they know.
- Tiredness, frustration, worry, or loss of confidence around literacy tasks.
What school may notice
In school, dyslexic-type difficulties often show through the gap between a learner's understanding and the written work they can produce under classroom conditions.
Look for the pattern
Teachers may see slow copying, difficulty completing written tasks in time, weak spelling despite support, or reading accuracy that affects comprehension. These signs can also overlap with other needs, so careful interpretation matters.
Not every sign means dyslexia
Children can struggle with reading or writing for many reasons, including language needs, attention, hearing or vision issues, gaps in teaching, anxiety, or broader learning differences. A helpful next step is to gather evidence, not jump straight to a label.
Assessment gives a fuller picture
A Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment for ages 8 to 16 looks more deeply at literacy and related skills. It may identify dyslexia where the evidence supports it.
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