Health Tip: Signs of Dyslexia in Preschoolers

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(HealthDay News) -- Signs of dyslexia can appear in a child's earliest years. For parents and teachers, looking for signs in preschoolers can help for early intervention, says the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.

Preschoolers with dyslexia may:

Have trouble learning nursery rhymes.
Show difficulty learning the alphabet.
Mispronounce familiar words.
Have trouble recognizing rhyming patterns.
Have a family history of dyslexia.

Last Updated: Apr 16, 2019