Could It Be Dyslexia? Practical Guide for All Ages

Noticing persistent difficulties with reading, spelling or written language—but unsure what they mean or what to do next?

Could It Be Dyslexia? is a practical, evidence-informed guide for children and young people, adults, families, education staff and workplace professionals.

Rather than encouraging you to count isolated “signs”, the guide helps you consider the overall pattern, how long the difficulties have been present, their effect on learning, work or everyday life, and the support that has already been tried.

Inside the guide:

• A clear explanation of what dyslexia means

• Possible signs and difficulties to notice

• How dyslexia may present at different ages

• Other factors that should be considered

• Practical strategies to try now

• A printable observation record

• Guidance on when further assessment may help

• An explanation of screening, profile and diagnostic assessment

• Questions to ask before booking an assessment

• A personal next-step planning page

Created by Emma Stokes, a specialist teacher and assessor with an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), AMBDA, a Postgraduate Certificate in SEND and more than 20 years’ experience.