It can be hard to diagnose dyslexia as people with dyslexia can often find ways to work around their difficulties. However, as a teacher or teaching assistant, you can suspect dyslexia by noticing any of these problems:

– Poor reading skills, despite having ‘normal’ intelligence

-Poor writing and reading skills

-Trouble finishing tests and assignments on time

– Trouble memorising lists or phone numbers

– Difficulty remembering the right names for things

– Problems with directions or reading maps