Dyslexia is a common learning issue that affects how kids read and write. It happens because the brain processes language in different ways. Dyslexia can make it hard for kids to learn to read, spell, and write. It can also make it hard for them to keep up with their classmates in school.

Early signs of dyslexia can be seen in 4-year-olds. Some of these signs include:

• Trouble learning rhymes. Kids with dyslexia may have trouble learning and remembering nursery rhymes. This is because they may have trouble with phonological awareness, which is the skill of breaking words down into their sounds.
• Trouble paying attention and sitting still. Kids with dyslexia may have trouble paying attention in school and may fidget or squirm in their seats. This is because they may have trouble with auditory processing, which is the skill of understanding and remembering spoken language.
• Enjoys stories but not letters or words. Kids with dyslexia may love to listen to stories but may not show any interest in letters or words. This is because they may not yet have made the link between the sounds of spoken language and the written symbols of words.
• Trouble learning to sing or recite the alphabet. Kids with dyslexia may have trouble learning to sing or recite the alphabet. This is because they may have trouble with phonological awareness.
• Slow speech development. Kids with dyslexia may have a history of slow speech development. This is because they may have trouble with phonological processing, which is the skill of understanding and producing spoken language.
• Mixes up words, like "cubumber" for "cucumber" or "flutterby" for "butterfly". Kids with dyslexia may have trouble with articulation, which is the skill of making the correct sounds of spoken language.

If you think your child may have dyslexia, it's important to talk to their teacher or a doctor. Early help can help kids with dyslexia learn to read and write well.

Here are some extra tips for parents of kids with dyslexia:

• Read to your child every day. Reading to your child will help them grow their vocabulary and phonological awareness.
• Play word games with your child. Word games can help your child learn about letters, sounds, and words.
• Talk to your child about letters and sounds. Help your child learn the sounds of letters and how to blend sounds together to make words.
• Be patient and understanding. Dyslexia is a learning issue, not a disability. With the right help, kids with dyslexia can learn to read and write well.

Learn more see:

• Spot Dyslexia In Child's Writing, Look For Common Signs
• Signs Of Dyslexia In 5 To 10 Year Olds
• Signs of Dyslexia in 6 year old child
• Dyslexia test for kids/ adults, do I have dyslexia?
• Where can I get a dyslexia test for in the U.K

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