What you may be noticing
Any one of these can have many explanations. Patterns over time, across settings, and their impact on daily life matter more than a single behavior.
Difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words
Slow or labored oral reading
Persistent spelling difficulty
Avoiding reading
Trouble remembering sound-symbol relationships
A family history of reading difficulty
Important context
Dyslexia is not explained by low intelligence or lack of effort. Timely, evidence-based instruction matters.
Evaluations commonly considered
The most appropriate evaluation depends on the questions you want answered. These are common pathways, not prescriptions.
Dyslexia Evaluation
A focused assessment of word reading, decoding, fluency, spelling, language, and related skills.
Learn moreLearning Disability Evaluation
Targeted testing to understand persistent difficulty with reading, writing, or mathematics.
Learn morePsychoeducational Evaluation
An evaluation focused on how a child learns and why academic progress may be difficult.
Learn moreWhat to gather before calling
A short timeline of concernsSchool or childcare observationsRelevant health and developmental historyPrior reports or intervention recordsYour three most important questionsExamples of strengths as well as difficulties