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Could It Be LD?
A quiz for Parents of Children Ages 7 and Older.
Does Your Child:
1. Mispronounce long or complicated words, saying “amuliam” instead of aluminum?
Yes
No
2. Confuse words that sound alike, such as tornado and volcano or lotion for ocean?
Yes
No
3. Speak slowly (lots of ummms…… you know) and overuse vague words (stuff and things)?
Yes
No
4. Have trouble reading the small words such as: in, an, and, that?
Yes
No
5. Have trouble memorizing dates, telephone numbers, names?
Yes
No
6. Guess wildly when reading “big” words with many syllables?
Yes
No
7. Skip parts of words, reading conible instead of convertible?
Yes
No
8. Substitute easy words when reading aloud – says car instead of automobile?
Yes
No
9. Spell poorly (reversal of letters, omitting letters, bizarre spellings) and have poor handwriting ( interspersing capital and small letters, poor spacing, unable to keep on the lines?)
Yes
No
10. Have trouble completing homework or finishing tests on time?
Yes
No
Answers of “Yes” to 5 or more questions may indicate the presence of a learning disability.
Source: Overcoming Dyslexia, by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.; Straight Talk about Reading, by Susan Hall and Louisa Moats FROM THE JULY ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE.
You can Submit these results to Dr. Mary Travis, Ph.D or call 407-644-1522
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