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Dyslexia Assessment in Children

Specific learning disability evaluation focusing on reading difficulties despite normal intelligence.

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What is Dyslexia Assessment in Children?

Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition, decoding, and spelling, despite adequate intelligence, instruction, and educational opportunity. It affects 5-10% of school-age children.

Comprehensive assessment includes detailed history, hearing and vision screening, intelligence testing (WISC), academic achievement testing (reading fluency, decoding, comprehension), phonological awareness, rapid automatized naming, and ruling out other learning or attention disorders.

Early identification (kindergarten to grade 2) and structured literacy interventions based on Orton-Gillingham principles improve outcomes. Multidisciplinary teams including special educators, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists provide tailored support.

Symptoms

Difficulty learning letter sounds
Slow and inaccurate reading
Spelling errors persisting beyond peers
Difficulty rhyming and phonological tasks
Avoidance of reading activities
Family history of reading difficulties
Frustration and low self-esteem

Risk Factors

Family history of dyslexia
Genetic predisposition
Premature birth
Late language development
Speech-sound disorders in preschool
Phonological processing weakness
Co-occurring ADHD

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Persistent reading difficulty in early grades
  • Delayed phonological skills
  • Slow reading despite adequate instruction
  • Family history with reading concerns
  • Spelling far below grade level
  • Need for school accommodations

Treatment Methods

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Structured literacy intervention (Orton-Gillingham)
02
Multisensory phonics instruction
03
Special education services and IEP
04
Reading fluency training
05
Assistive technology (text-to-speech)
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Accommodations in school setting
07
Family education and support

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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