"Dyslexia affects as many as one out of every five children," remarkedRichland, M.A. "While it primarily affects one's ability to learn to readand develop a strong understanding of language, dyslexia manifests itselfuniquely in each child, and each child will have his/her own set ofsymptoms."

According to Richland, some common warning signs are:

In Preschool Age Children:

-- Starts speaking late-- Takes a while to get words out-- Enjoys being read to but no interest in words or letters-- Weak fine motor skills-- Trouble articulating R, L, M, and N (e.g. "gween" for "green")

In School Age Children:

-- Late in establishing hand dominance-- Reverses letters and numbers-- Writing barely legible with some letters unusually spaced-- Cannot follow through with multiple steps or chores-- Adds or leaves out words when reading-- Comprehension difficulties-- Grades do not match the child's intelligence-- Spells phonetically instead of applying spelling rules

About Pride Learning Center

Pride Learning Center (www.pridelearningcenter.com) specializes in theareas of dyslexia and ADHD. Educators work one-on-one with students in apositive, patient and caring environment, and all programs are based uponscientific research that meets standards outlined by the National ReadingPanel, No Child Left Behind, the International Dyslexia Association, andthe Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

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