Dyslexia is thought to be a learning disability, but what you need to know is that’s not true. There is a revised definition that came from the International Dyslexia Association and they define Dyslexia as a neurologically-based disorder that interferes with the acquisition and processing of language.
Many people think there is a simple test that can be administered to your child and within a few minutes a Dyslexia diagnosis can be returned. Unfortunately that’s not the case. There are between 10 and 12 tests that must be conducted before a decision can be made.
Dyslexia is not something a school can diagnose due to the lack of training. It’s not a law that schools test for this so you may find the school will give you several excuses for not testing. You may hear them say your child is too little, they have a learning disability, it’s a medical problem, or there is nothing wrong.
With that said, it’s a good idea to find a licensed and certified Brain Trainer that can provide an online assessment for your child. The assessment will highlight all of the main cognitive domains needed for learning and reading which cover Dyslexic Symptoms.
The test will cover the following areas.
- Memory (Auditory, Visual, Long and Short-Term)
- Auditory Processing
- Visual Processing
- Phonological Awareness (Word Attack)
- Auditory Blending, Segmenting and Analysis
One thing to remember is it doesn’t matter how old your child is, you need to get them the help they need now. This allows your child to move on in life with the ability to learn and function in the world.
It’s important for you, as the parents, to not give up when you feel your child has Dyslexia. That’s the worst thing you can do for your child. Give them the help they need. They’ll thank you for the rest of their life when you do.
