Which tests will show dyslexia?

I have a 10 year old diagnosed with dyslexia. I meet a lot of parents who suspect their child is dyslexic, and are wondering if there are particular tests that should be used to diagnose dyslexia. Often the school psychologists seem to have limited tests to use vs. a private psychologist.

Does anyone have a list of tests that are appropriate for diagnosing dyslexia?

Thanks!
J. Michael
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Hi, I don't know the answer to this but am also interested in finding out more information.
Thanks,
-LaOwl

Hi, I heard dyslexia is actually a problem with people's eyes not their mind, it's not a psychological problem. I heard dyslexia is basically astigmatism, a different prescription in each eye when you wear glasses. Check your child's eyes.

I know for sure that dyslexia is not a vision problem. Dr. Sally Shaywitz, Dr. Gordan Sherman, and many other scientists have shown through functional MRI's that the brains of dyslexic's work differently for tasks like reading. There are inefficiencies in the parts of brain used for reading so their brains have to compensate. It's not necessarily a psychological problem, but often psychologists do the psycho-educational testing to diagnose dyslexia, hence my question about the specific tests.

You can find more info on the research by searching for Dr. Sally Shaywitz at the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity online.

J. Michael
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momofdyslexic I'm sending you some warm wishes.

I'm always amazed how parents and loved ones do lots of reserach and ask lots of questions to understand and help their loved ones, very heart warming

Yes that's what parents do I hear you say...I see it as more almost having a closer relationship, with the child growing up feeling loved and cared for.

Dwight

Thanks Dwight!