Does My Child Have Other Related Learning Disorders?
Difficulty with handwriting (Dysgraphia)
Unsure of right or left handedness
Poor or slow handwriting
Messy and unorganized papers
Difficulty copying
Poor fine motor skills
Difficulty with math (Dyscalculia)
Difficulty counting accurately
May reverse numbers
Difficulty memorizing math facts
Difficulty copying math problems and
organizing written work
Many calculation errors
Difficulty retaining math vocabulary and/or
Concepts
Difficulty with attention (ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Inattention
Variable attention
Distractibility
Impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Difficulty with motor skills (Dyspraxia)
Difficulty planning and coordinating body
movements
Difficulty coordinating facial muscles to
produce sounds
Difficulty with organization
Loses papers
Poor sense of time
Forgets homework
Messy desk
Overwhelmed by too much input
Works slowly
Other
Difficulty naming colors, objects, and letters
(Rapid Automatized Naming)
Memory problems
Needs to see or hear concepts many times in
order to learn them
Distracted by visual stimuli
Downward trend in achievement test scores
or school performance
Work in school is inconsistent
Teacher says,
or
Relatives may have similar problems
IDA Fact Sheets On Dyslexia and Related Language-Based Learning Differences
www.interdys.org/FactShee
GENERAL
Definition of Dyslexia
Dyslexia Basics
Dyslexia and Related Disorders
Orton-Gillingham Based and/or Multisensory Structured Language Approaches
Multisensory Teaching
Social and Emotional Problems Related to Dyslexia
Spelling
Dysgraphia
Testing and Evaluation
PARENTS
Accommodating Students with Dyslexia in All Classroom Settings
At Risk Students and the Study of a Foreign Language in School
Why Home School a Dyslexia Child?
EDUCATORS
At-Risk Students and the Study of a Foreign Language in School
The Alliance for Accreditation
Education The Alliance Centers List
Recommended Reading for Professionals
ADULTS
Adults with Dyslexia and the Workplace
Tips for Succeeding in College
At-Risk Students and the Study of a Foreign Language in School
Dyslexia Association Branch Locations By State
www.interdys.org/SearchBy
IDA's Online Discussion Forum
To find a local provider or get info on professional development:
Please email the IDA directly at info@interdys.org. Give us your name and your postal zip code and we will send you referral contact information and information about dyslexia.
