There are some signs of dyslexia and DLD that can be pre-screened. These include the following characteristics:
- Family History: A known family history of dyslexia or DLD, language delays, or other reading disabilities
- Delayed Language Development: Early signs include limited babbling, late talking, limited vocabulary, or difficulty with grammar
- Difficulty Remembering Sequences: Trouble with remembering steps in sequences or routines, which can correlate with difficulty in tracking words or understanding story order
Resources
The Reading League’s Well-Child Information on Dyslexia
A printable well-child handout on dyslexia signs pediatricians and families can watch for.
Pediatric Early Analysis of Risk for Literacy Problems (PEARL-D)
The Pediatric Early Analysis of Risk for Literacy Problems (PEARL-D) is a brief checklist that takes two-to-three minutes to administer and is designed to assess early markers of reading difficulties in children from pre-K to second grade