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Four Dyslexia Warning Signs

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., These were four classic warning signs of dyslexia. Your child is at risk for dyslexia if you have a
Licensed School The iReady testing that children take give scores that diagnosed or suspected a family history of reading
Psychologist show their reading level. However, the scores the school struggles. Dyslexia is genetic so in over 50 percent of
As a certified dyslexia considers “low” don’t always align with real life because children identified, another person in the family (aunts,
testing specialist, I work schools focus on helping the “extremely low” kids. Kids grandparents, etc.) struggled with reading.
with a lot of children with with dyslexia are smart and can fake reading because If you are the mom, trust your motherly instincts that
dyslexia. A mom recently they memorize words but may struggle with fluency and are telling you your child is struggling with reading.
brought her second grade decoding. In my years of experience, moms’ instincts are highly
son for testing because his It’s a dyslexia warning sign when an elementary age accurate. Have your child tested to give you answers,
iReady scores were low, he child is calling him or herself stupid/dumb/not smart. future direction, and to put your mind at ease.
was saying he was stupid, Simply put, young children don’t want to go to school If two or more warning signs apply or you suspect
there was a family history and fail. In a class of 18 to 25 kids, all the kids know dyslexia, call our office as we test children ages 5 through
of cousins with reading difficulty, and her motherly who the top and bottom readers are. They know which college for dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, gifted, and other
instinct told her something was interfering with his ability kids’ papers are returned with a teacher’s red marks all processing disorders. Visit DyslexiaAndADHDcenter.
to learn to read. over it. com or call (561) 625-4125.
Jupiter Senior Softball

Jupiter Senior Softball players paid tribute on Memorial American flag to honor all men and women of the military year-round, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning
Day to our nation’s fallen military heroes. Participants who died in past wars to preserve our nation’s freedom. at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park. A winter league
removed their caps and held a minute of silent reflection Army veteran Ron Nolan, who saw combat in Vietnam, runs from January through March 2020.
and prayer as a rendition of the solemn Taps bugle melody provided the Taps musical recording for the ceremony. Players of all skill levels are welcome. For information,
played. The Jupiter Senior Softball program is open to men call Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230. Persons also can
Thirty-six players, many of them veterans of various 55 and older. New players are invited to register for the register at www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
branches of the Armed Forces, gathered in front of a large 2019/20 season that began this past April 1. Games are

Enjoying a rest in the shade between innings are, left to right: Arthur Sturm, Bill Burns,
Memorial Day tribute for all servicemen and women who died for our country Ron Seely, Dave Summers, Duke Barwick, Larry Kruh, Mike Igneri and Scott Rosenstock.

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