Dyslexia in Girls: When the Well-Behaved Kid Is Actually Struggling to Read

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. If this episode has been helpful please share it with another parent, and leave a review.  Your support helps us empower more parents. Links:Go to the homepage of our website to download the Dyslexia Symptoms by Age mentioned in this episode. Cheers,⁠Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor⁠⁠The Literacy Keys ⁠You can watch episodes with Alex on ⁠YouTube⁠Episode Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and why we’re talking about dyslexia in girls01:40 The “behavior bias”: why girls often fly under the radar07:00 Masking and classroom dynamics that hide reading struggles09:15 Red flags we missed and what parents often notice first16:30 Teacher training gaps and why schools may overlook dyslexia22:45 Early-childhood warning signs (ages 5–12)25:55 Rhyming/tongue twisters: an easy at-home clue30:35 Subtle symptoms + what “looks fine” can really mean35:35 Social masking + perfectionism/people-pleasing pressure41:40 What helped + practical supports to try43:25 Quick wrap-up takeaways