For children with dyslexia, even the most mundane school tasks can seem daunting where they can become frustrated to the point of giving up. This can lead to these children falling behind in their classes, which can lead to self-esteem issues, trouble getting along with peers and teachers in the classroom and more. The first step to help these students achieve academic success is by undergoing a dyslexia evaluation, which is crucial to developing an individualized approach for a child.
When is Evaluation Needed?
Dyslexic children can present a host of symptoms, yet there are some important ones that parents and educators should note. These can include: delays or difficulties in language skills, reading/spelling and/or math difficulties that are present throughout the family, difficulty learning basic spelling and/or math skills and rules, reluctant readers, difficulty understanding how numbers work, etc. While this list isn’t all encompassing, these signs and many more can lead to the need for dyslexia evaluation.
The Evaluation Process
An evaluation includes a variety of factors, such as identifying, screening, testing and diagnosing based on a multitude of information from not only the student, but parents, educators, other family members and more. All of these factors can help pinpoint the child’s particular difficulties and determine whether dyslexia is truly the root cause. Evaluation is useful for ruling out other conditions, as well.
Once the child is tested and the results are received, professionals can identify strengths and weaknesses, which is a starting point in helping a child in and out the classroom by making needed adjustments to fit the child’s learning style. Children can receive the targeted assistance they need to stay on track to enjoy future success.
To learn more about a dyslexia evaluation, contact the website of Dr. Joshua Shifrin or call 000-966-0309. You can also connect them on Facebook for more updates.