Writing backwards disorder
- my child is writing words backwards
- my child keeps writing letters backwards
- my child write letters upside down
- what does it mean when a child writes backwards
6 year-old writing words backwards!
My Child is Writing Backward: Do They Have Dyslexia?
A common question I receive as a reading specialist surrounds the concern a parent may feel when their child is reversing letters, forming letters in mirrored images or upside down, or making number reversals.
Parents often want to know if this writing behavior is a sign of dyslexia and what to do to best support their child’s literacy development.
My first thought upon hearing this question is an appreciation for the parent who is noting the developmental changes in their child’s literacy skills.
This engagement with your child’s development will play a key role in their literacy success.
Let me put your mind at ease, writing letters backward is not an indicator of dyslexia in young children. As with most complex issues, there are nuances in this question that are worth addressing.
4 year old writing letters upside down
Related: Is It Time to Check for Dyslexia?
Let’s explain why some kids write backward while learning to read and write and share other factors or signs of reading difficulties or dyslexia in children.
What is Dyslexia?
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