Ditto to almost every single thing written above...
Acing spelling tests and then never able to spell or read the word again.
Achievement testing all over the board. GORT scores wer 95-99%-ile and she read at 5-6th grade level in grade 2
BUT she skipped words that she did not know or inserted nonsense words that started with the same letter.
Unable to sound out words. In fact, I have NEVER heard her even attempt. It is always wild guesses. But, with her fabulous memory she can remember a lot of words if she is exposed to them often enough.
Couldn't tie her shoes, ride a bike, tell left from right.
Biggest red flag to me was mistakes on tests due to misreading test questions. Her comprehension is amazing in long passages with lots of context to help her guess at words. With short test questions, one word wrong means the question is misunderstood. She has failed math tests due to this.
She fit every single sign of dyslexia EXCEPT the reading part. But, when you pay very close attention you can see that she has memorized words and she is unable to decode even the easiest of words.
Reversing b and d (these are the only reversals)
Spelling is atrocious!! Printing very messy re: mild dysgraphia
Flat out refused to write anything. Written output did not even come near her cognitive abilities.
Two suggestions for you to check out:
http://dyslexicadvantage.com/forum/topics/stealth-dyslexia-writinghttp://dys-add.com/videos/dyslexiaSymptomsSolutions_Part01.htmlAnd read The Mislabeled Child!! Awesome book!
