Avoids near visual work entirely, or as much as possible

Learns better verbally than visually

Often experiences discomfort, fatigue and short attention span

Slow reader

Understands the material, but tests poorly 

Holds books very close to face (only 7 or 8 inches away)

Tilts or turns head while reading

Covers one eye when reading

Squints when doing near vision work 

Poor posture when reading or writing 

Moves head back and forth while reading instead of moving only eyes 

Poor attention span

Eyestrain or fatigue after prolonged reading or computer work 

Homework takes longer than it should 

Loses place when moves gaze from desk work to chalkboard, copying text

Comprehension declines as reading continues

Must use a marker to keep place when reading

Rubs eyes during or after short periods of reading 

Blinks excessively when doing near work 

Burning or itching eyes after prolonged visual tasks 

Headaches after reading or near work

Misaligns digits in columns of numbers 

Fails to recognize the same word in the next sentence

Rereads or skips words or lines unknowingly 

Repeatedly omits "small" words 

Reverses letters (b for d) or letters within words (saw for was) 

Writes up or down hill, or irregularly spaces letters or words

Fails to visualize (can't describe what they have been reading about) 

Poor eye hand coordination when catching a ball