Out with the old and in with the new. That's what the International Dyslexia Association did this year as they adopted a new definition of dyslexia.

The updated definition moves away from IQ based models and focuses on a more inclusive approach to better focus on the diverse ways dyslexia presents. The last time the definition was updated was in 2002.

The Southport School offers monthly reading screenings to any child in Pre-K to third-grade for free.

“What we know from research is that earlier is better. The way that our brain develops, the earlier we can identify a child who may be at risk for having difficulty with reading the easier and the quicker it is going to be to be able to help that child accelerate their ability in that area,” said Benjamin Powers, Executive Director of the Southport School and Southport CoLAB.

The screenings give parents insight for a child who might need more support as they go through the beginning stages of school.