What if I think my child might have dyslexia?
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What if I think my child might have dyslexia?
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Is your child having difficulties with reading? Do they struggle to recognize letters, understand what they read, or sound out words on a page?
In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn explores how to identify dyslexia in kids. Tune in to learn the common signs of dyslexia and what steps to take if you think your child may have this learning difference.
Related resources
- What is dyslexia?
- Video: Dyslexia and the brain
- Signs of dyslexia at different ages
Timestamps
(0:44) What is dyslexia?
(1:50) Common signs of dyslexia
(4:02) How can you be sure your child has dyslexia?
(6:42) How is dyslexia diagnosed?
(10:45) What to do if you feel overwhelmed
For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior episode page on Understood.
We’d love to hear from you. Email us at parentingbehavior@understood.org.
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