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Dyslexia in Girls
What do you do if she’s not lazy, rather she’s masking something more acute? Dyslexia in girls can be missed when they are well-behaved. Discover
Join your host, Tracy Young, a dyslexia tutor, certified Orton Gillingham Tutor, and mom to an amazing dyslexic daughter, as she pulls back the curtain on the world of struggling readers and dyslexia. Each week, she shares essential “keys” to unlocking reading success. You’ll hear a mix of evidence-based strategies, inspiring successes, along with “war stories” from the front lines of parenting and tutoring.
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She’s not lazy—she’s masking dyslexia. Hear the sneaky signs of dyslexia in girls and why so many teachers miss them. A real story that looks at sex differences in dyslexia.
In this episode, we cover how late diagnosis is common when girls compensate. You'll discover behavioral myths, research gaps, and a checklist of red flags for dyslexia in girls. This information will highlight why dyslexia is diagnosed more frequently in males and how societal issues create the impression of sex differences in dyslexia. All of this is important to understand when thinking about testing your child for dyslexia.
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Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and why we’re talking about dyslexia in girls
01:40 The “behavior bias”: why girls often fly under the radar
07:00 Masking and classroom dynamics that hide reading struggles
09:15 Red flags we missed and what parents often notice first
16:30 Teacher training gaps and why schools may overlook dyslexia
22:45 Early-childhood warning signs (ages 5–12)
25:55 Rhyming/tongue twisters: an easy at-home clue
30:35 Subtle symptoms + what “looks fine” can really mean
35:35 Social masking + perfectionism/people-pleasing pressure
41:40 What helped + practical supports to try
43:25 Quick wrap-up takeaways
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