Solent Dyslexia Services:
We provide testing for dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties/differences such as dyspraxia.

What are some of the possible indicators of dyslexia in children?
When looking at the list of indicators, it is important to remember the following:
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no child will have all the indicators.
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some children will have several of the indicators.
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some indicators are more common than others.
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the number of indicators observed in a child does not indicate whether the child’s dyslexia is mild, moderate or severe.
Indicators of possible dyslexia:
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learns to speak later than most children.
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finds it hard to pronounce some words.
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finds it hard to separate words into sounds and blend sounds to make words (difficulty with phonological awareness).
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has difficulty with rhyming.
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develops fine motor skills more slowly than other children.
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finds it hard to tell and/or retell a story in the correct sequence.
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finds it hard to learn the connection between letters and sounds (alphabetic principle).
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confuses small or easy words.
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makes constant reading and spelling errors.
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reads slowly with little expression or fluency.
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reading comprehension is below expectation due to poor accuracy, fluency and speed.
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reading comprehension is better than single word reading.
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listening comprehension is better than reading comprehension.
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has difficulty with planning and organisation.
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has an awkward pencil grip.
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has slow and poor quality handwriting.
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finds it hard to tell the time on an analogue clock or watch.
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has poor fine motor co-ordination.
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spelling is inappropriate for age and general ability (spelling the same word differently on the same page; frequently omitting letters; additions and transposition).
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poor spelling contributes to poor written expression (may avoid use of unfamiliar words).
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has language-related problems in Maths (when reading word problems and directions; confusing numbers and symbols).​
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finds it hard to learn multiplication tables by rote.
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confuses some directional words, for example, left and right.
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forgets to bring in or hand in homework.
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finds it hard to remember what day or month it is.​
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has poor planning and organisational skills.
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has poor time management.
