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Phonological Awareness & Decoding
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Has difficulty reading unfamiliar words and often guesses at them based on context or pictures.
Pauses frequently, repeats words, or makes errors when reading aloud.
Mispronounces multi-syllable words (e.g., says "aminal" for animal, "pasgetti" for spaghetti).
Has difficulty breaking words into individual sounds or syllables (e.g., cat = /k/ /a/ /t/).
Struggles to understand or recall what was just read, even when words were recognized.
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Orthographic Processing, Spelling, & Written Expression
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Makes frequent spelling errors, including inconsistent spelling of the same word.
Confuses letters that look similar (e.g., b/d, p/q) or reverses letter order in words.
Avoids reading aloud, resists reading for pleasure, or says "reading is too hard."
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Oral Language & Working Memory
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Has difficulty learning and remembering the names of letters, numbers, colors, or days of the week.
Has trouble following multi-step verbal instructions (e.g., "Put on your shoes, get your bag, and meet me at the door").
Struggles to rhyme words or recognize when two words rhyme (e.g., cat/hat).
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Educational Trauma, School Experience & Family History
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Becomes frustrated, avoids, or shows emotional distress during reading or homework tasks.
Reads significantly below grade-level expectations despite regular instruction and effort.
A blood relative (parent, sibling, or grandparent) has a history of reading or spelling difficulties.
Shows a noticeable gap between verbal ability (talking, reasoning) and reading/writing performance.
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