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Parents often feel overwhelmed by the idea of having a child with a learning disability. Learning outcomes improve for students with dyslexia when parents educate themselves and find support and resources. Signs of Dyslexia Signs in Early ChildhoodDelayed speechTrouble recognizing the alphabetDifficulty associating a letter with the sound it makes (phonics)Trouble with sequencing, like remembering the order of numbers or days of the weekHas a smaller vocabulary and struggles to learn new wordsTrouble completing seemingly simple tasks that contain two or more steps, such as returning one toy to the closet, and others to the toy chestTrouble with rhymingDifficulty blending sounds together to form words, such as connecting M-I-L-K for form milk (phonemic awareness)Struggles to pronounce words as intended, such as "crash tan" instead of "trash can" (phonological processing)Confusion with before/after, left/right, up/down Signs in Grade SchoolStruggles with reading and spellingDifficulty with word retrieval and rapid naming of colors, letters, objects, and soundStruggles to organize thoughts and find the right words to say in conversation with othersTrouble remembering facts, lists, and numbersDifficulty gripping pencilDifficulty understanding concepts and relationshipsTrouble using proper grammarTrouble sounding out unfamiliar words (decoding)Difficulty following directionsStruggles reading aloud Trouble summarizing storiesLearn More At Payne, we hope to bring an understanding of dyslexia to parents and families while providing them with the support they need. We offer:Dyslexia Basics Training for the General PublicResourcesInformation on testing and evaluationLocal Tutors