Symptoms of dyslexia

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Symptoms of dyslexia

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Dyslexia is a language based difficulty that very often shows up, even before a child starts school. If a child has difficulty mastering speech at an appropriate age level, if your child has difficulty expressing himself clearly; I would suggest that you get a language speech evaluation from a reputable therapist. Once a child is in school, there are signs of reading problems are difficulty mastering phonics, difficulty reading out loud, difficulty spelling. As kids get older, children with dyslexia often will show up with poor handwriting, inability to spell common words, and later, they usually have difficulty managing a foreign language.

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Jane M. Healy, PhD

Educational Psychologist

Jane Healy is a teacher and educational psychologist who has worked with all ages from pre-school to graduate school.  Her major research interest has been in finding practical applications of current brain research for teachers and parents.  A graduate of Smith College, she holds a MA from John Carroll University, a PhD from Case Western Reserve University, and post-doctoral work in developmental neuropsychology.  She has served on the faculty of Cleveland State University. Her many years of experience include: parent, classroom teacher, reading/learning specialist, elementary administrator, and clinician.  She is recognized internationally as an author, lecturer, and consultant. She has received international media coverage, including Nightline, Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN and NPR, for her ideas about the impact of technology, media and culture on children's brain development and learning.

Although Jane has received many honors, including being twice named the "Educator of the Year" by Delta Kappa Gamma, she claims that she and her husband have learned most of what they know from the process of raising three sons (and now their six grandchildren).

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