Does My Child Need Dyslexia Testing? A Parent Checklist for Oregon Families

Early Indicators (K–1)

☐ Difficulty rhyming 

☐ Trouble identifying first sounds 

☐ Struggles to learn letter sounds 

☐ Family history of dyslexia

Elementary Indicators (2–5)

☐ Slow, effortful reading 

☐ Guessing at unfamiliar words 

☐ Avoids reading aloud 

☐ Poor spelling despite practice 

☐ Strong verbal skills, weak reading

Secondary Indicators

☐ Reads below grade level 

☐ Struggles with written expression 

☐ Fatigue during reading tasks 

☐ Anxiety around academic tasks

Final Question:

If you checked 3 or more boxes, consider a comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.