Early Signs of Reading Issues

Find out how to identify and address some early signs of reading issues in your young child in this article by Reading Rockets.

Some of the earliest clues involve delays in spoken language. Parents may also notice difficulties with rhyming, awareness of sounds in words, and the ability to recognize common one-syllable words.

Christina Ralph, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Northern Virginia. She offers psycho-educational assessments and psycho-diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, and she specializes in testing for learning disorders (such as dyslexia), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), social skills issues (such as autism), and emotional-behavioral concerns. Learn more about the evaluation process.