4 Early signs of Dyslexia in primary school and what to do next
Learning to read takes time, and every child develops at their own pace. However, when reading and spelling continue to feel unusually difficult despite regular teaching and practice, parents may begin to wonder whether something more is happening.
1. Continued difficulty reading text aloud or silently.
2. Spelling is inappropriate for age and general ability (e.g. Spelling the same word differently on the same page.
3. Use of bizarre spelling patterns, frequent letter omissions, additions and transposition). Lacks self-confidence and has low self-esteem.
4. Has difficulty planning or organizing. Avoiding reading or writing tasks.
What Should You Do Next?
1. Start with a conversation: Speak with your child's teacher about the difficulties you have noticed, the progress being made in class and the support currently available.
2. Look beyond repeated practice: Some children need more explicit, structured teaching of letter-sound relationships, blending, decoding and spelling rather than simply reading the same books more often.
3. Keep track of what you notice. Write down examples of words your child struggles with, letter sounds they forget and situations in which reading becomes difficult. This can help teachers and literacy specialist understand the pattern.
4. Explore further support if difficulties persist: In Ireland, you can discuss your concerns with your child's school and ask about appropriate learning supports. If difficulties continue, seek guidance on whether a literacy assessment or further professional assessment would be helpful.
How Lumina Neuro-Literacy Studio Can Help
1. Consultations & Assessments: Start with a conversation, then a full assessment to understand the learner's specific profile and the right path forward.
2. Expert Dyslexia Specialist Tutor: 1:1 Structured literacy sessions delivered by an expert dyslexia specialist with experience teaching in a reading intervention school and with the Dyslexia Association of Ireland.
3. Progress Reports Clear, regular reports so everyone involved can see exactly what's improving and what needs more focus.
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