What are the signs of Dyslexia | Dyslexia North West

What are the signs of Dyslexia?

Seems bright in some ways but unexpectedly struggles in others
Other members of the family have similar difficulties
Has problems carrying out three instructions in sequence
Struggles to learn sequences such as days of the week or the alphabet
Is a slow reader or makes unexpected errors when reading aloud
Often reads a word, then fails to recognise it further down the page
Struggles to remember what has been read
Puts letters and numbers the wrong way: for example, 15 for 51, b for d or “was” for “saw”
Has poor handwriting and/or struggles to hold the pen/pencil correctly and/or learn cursive writing
Spells a word several different ways
Appears to have poor concentration
Struggles with mental arithmetic or learning times tables
Seems to struggle with maths and/or understanding the terminology in maths: for example, knowing when to add, subtract or multiply
Has difficulties understanding time and tense
Confuses left and right
Can answer questions orally but has difficulties writing the answer down
Has trouble learning nursery rhymes or songs
Struggles with phonics and learning the letter-to-sound rules
Seems to get frustrated or suffers unduly with stress and/or low self-esteem
Struggles to copy information down when reading from the board
Needs an unexpected amount of support with homework and struggles to get it done on time
Is excessively tired after a day at school

Many older children and adults will remember having similar difficulties to those listed above. Some may still apply, whilst additional issues for older children through to adulthood might include:
Difficulties taking notes, planning and writing essays, letters or reports
Struggles with reading and understanding new terminology
Quality of work is erratic
Difficulties revising for examinations
Struggles to communicate knowledge and understanding in exams
Feels that the effort put in does not reflect performance or results
Forgets names and factual information, even when familiar
Struggles to remember things such as a personal PIN or telephone number
Struggles to meet deadlines
Struggles with personal organisation (finances/household, arrives at lessons with the wrong books, forgets appointments)
Difficulties filling in forms or writing cheques
Only reads when necessary and never for pleasure
Develops work avoidance tactics to disguise difficulties and/or worries about being promoted/taking professional qualifications
Difficulties become exacerbated when under pressure of time.