The Dyslexia Test and Trials

For me, dyslexia never entered my mind as one of those things I will ever concern myself with. I never knew anyone personally who had this kind of condition, so I was not at all interested in the topic.

But all these changed when a kid I knew was diagnosed to have the  symptoms.
All along I thought he was just delayed in his speech and that it was normal.
But soon, we grew worried.

At 5, he still couldn't talk. And at the age of 8, he still couldn't read.
His belief in himself crashed down, and his self esteem started to deteriorate as his classmates graduated in Kinder and Preparatory with flying colors and an ability to read.

I couldn't forget the day he graduated from class (he managed to graduate through intensive therapy and intensive training at home and at school)... he had no honorable mention, and he cried at the stage for having received no medals. I myself couldn't understand why it was so. His teachers had branded him as stupid, and the other children looked at him quizzically as if he was a total idiot.

So if you suspect something not ordinary in your child's behavior and learning progress, take some precautions and have them tested to see if the child has Dyslexia symptoms.

The dyslexia test will be conducted by specialists and will give you pointers on how to adapt to this special learning program (yes, there is a different method to teach kids who are dyslexic!).

Tests are somewhat expensive, but if it is all worth your child's self esteem and understanding of oneself, why not give him your full support?

To treat dyslexia early on and having him have dyslexia tests if you have suspected he is exhibiting some symptoms is a gift you can give to the child, his self confidence, and attitude towards life.