Tests Used to Diagnose Dyslexia

Tests Used to Diagnose Dyslexia

If your child displays some of the symptoms of dyslexia, especially if there is a family history, how can you confirm your suspicion that he or she has dyslexia? Very few schools can or will test for dyslexia. You will most likely need to hire a specially trained professional yourself. Also, most of us are required to take several tests, not just one. Here is a comprehensive list of the tests most commonly used to diagnose dyslexia: http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/dyslexics/learn-about-dyslexia/dyslexia-testing/tests

Dyslexia diagnosis

Dyslexia diagnosis

What are the components for diagnosing dyslexia? Find out here.

Unraveling the genetics of dyslexia

A group of scientists is working to understand which genes cause dyslexia so that dyslexia can be diagnosed much earlier. Since overcoming dyslexia is far easier when you are very young, this could greatly reduce the difficulty of overcoming dyslexia http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/genetics-of-dyslexia-and-language-impairment-unravelled/18680

37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

37 Common Characteristics of Dyslexia

Do any of these symptoms look familiar? Do any of them surprise you? Keep in mind that each person with dyslexia is unique; each person has different symptoms and different levels of severity.

Early signs of dyslexia

Did you suspect your child had a unique mind even as an infant/toddler? Looking back, do you think there were very early signs of dyslexia? You may be right. The University of Western Sydney is running a study to determine whether it is possible to detect signs of dyslexia in babies. The goal: provide early diagnosis and intervention and avoid years of difficulty. Read more here: http://www.camdenadvertiser.com.au/story/1467186/study-to-target-evidence-of-dyslexia-in-early-development/?cs=2066

Change in the diagnosis of dyslexia?

The U.S. National Institute of Health is abandoning the DSM in favor of using genetic and brain-imaging data. How do you think will this affect the diagnosis of dyslexia? http://www.popsci.com/interstitial-ad/ad?destination=node/73359&duration=10