Signs and Symptoms of a Possible Learning Disability

We have developed a list of common signs and symptoms, which could mean a learning disability for your child. To make a little easier we have broken it down by age groups.

Preschool:

• Issues with pronunciation
• Difficulty with rhyming words
• Your child having difficulty with following directions or routines
• Vocabulary development is slow
• Finding the right word to use is a problem
• Fine motor skills development are delayed
• Learning the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week are a difficult tasks

 

Kinder-4^th grade :

• Learning the connection between letters and their sounds is difficult
• Often confusing basic words when reading
• Not able to blend sounds
• Spelling errors are consistent such as substitution, reversals, transpositions, inversions
• Learning new skills is a slow process
• Learning basic math concepts are difficult
• Impulsivity
• Difficulty planning

 

Grades 5-8^th

• Reading comprehension/ math skills issues
• Poor handwriting
• Doesn’t like to read or write
• Doesn’t like to read aloud
• Open-ended questions and word problems are difficult
• Trouble with following class rules
• Trouble participating in class
• Organizational skills are poor
• Recalling of facts is slow or poor
• Spelling and letter sequences are difficult

 

If you feel your child is displaying any of these signs and symptoms of a learning disability and would like him assessed go to our resource pages, we have provided a template so you can request an assessment.However, this list is not a concrete list and it is not certain that this means your child has a learning disability. We are providing you with a list of possible signs and symptoms to keep an eye out, only an assessment can tell if your child does or does not have a learning disability. If you feel you could benefit from assistance with beginning the IEP process for your child contact our office!