Does your child read well – but not easily? Do they take much longer than expected to complete reading assignments, avoid reading despite being highly curious, or seem exhausted after tasks that involve reading? For some gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners, strong intelligence and advanced vocabulary can mask underlying reading challenges. When a child’s reading skills appear “fine” on the surface but don’t match their overall abilities, there may be more going on beneath the surface.
This session will explore stealth dyslexia – a lesser-known presentation of dyslexia in which bright learners often compensate so effectively that their challenges go unnoticed. We’ll discuss what stealth dyslexia looks like, why some children are identified late, and why reading at grade level does not always mean reading is effortless or efficient.
We’ll also explore common misconceptions and questions parents face:
Why do some people doubt a child could have dyslexia if they read well?
Do school screeners catch these learners?
What types of evaluations reveal hidden reading challenges?
How do processing speed, ADHD, anxiety, and other co-occurring differences affect the picture?
And how can stealth dyslexia show up at school as avoidance, perfectionism, fatigue, or behaviors that may be mistaken for lack of effort or attention issues?
This session is for parents who wonder why reading seems harder for their child than it should, why their capable learner struggles despite strong abilities, or whether there may be an overlooked piece of the puzzle.
This event will be recorded and emailed to all RSVPs.
This event will have live Spanish translation.