Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following dyslexia-related questions:

For parents:

1. What are the signs and symptoms that might indicate dyslexia in my child?
   
   
2. What tests will my child take to determine if dyslexia is present?
   
   
3. Who will administer these tests?
   
   
4. How serious is my child’s dyslexia?
   
   
5. What type of therapy can help my child?
   
   
6. What types of professionals offer this training? Can you recommend any qualified specialists?
   
   
7. How will dyslexia affect my child’s speech and language development?
   
   
8. Will my child’s dyslexia become less severe with age?
   
   
9. How should I work with my child's school to ensure that my child has the best possible learning conditions?
   
   
10. What can I expect in terms of my child’s reading and writing skills as an adult?
    
    
11. What are the chances that my other children will have dyslexia?
    
    
12. Can you recommend a support group for us?

For adults with dyslexia:

1. I have never been a great reader. Is it possible I have dyslexia?
   
   
2. Will the methods of diagnosing dyslexia be accurate for me? Are there additional tests that I may need to perform?
   
   
3. Is it too late for me to learn techniques that will strengthen my reading and writing?
   
   
4. Can you recommend a program or specialist trained for helping adults with dyslexia?
   
   
5. What can I do to better cope with dyslexia?
   
   
6. What are the chances my children will have dyslexia?