Dyslexia Checklist - Dyslexia RX

Diagnosed to have dyslexia by a psychologist or dyslexia specialist.

Is or was on an IEP or 504 for a learning disability in primary, middle school and/or high school.

Teachers comment my child, or I is/was lazy.

Teachers often said if my child or I tried harder they/I could do the work

The teacher reports my child/I gets/got frustrated in class

Had/has difficulty learning to tie shoes

Had/has difficulty learning to ride a bike

Homework is a complete struggle

Sometimes homework is/was left at school because it is overwhelming

Classwork is/was unable to be completed on time

My child is sent home with the unfinished classwork in addition to the routine assigned homework

Has one or more hours of homework (first grade and up) each night; spends more time on homework than the teacher expects

It is uncomfortable to read aloud

Avoids projects that require a significant amount of reading

Reading is not a leisure interest

There is a family history of dyslexia or reading challenges

Reading is below grade level, but when read to comprehension is at grade level or above

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