What Are the Early Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities?
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5), Learning Disability Diagnosis
Learning disabilities are often hard to pinpoint in young children. Most children have some difficulties with learning and behavior from time to time. If your child is having a clear or persistent pattern of problems with one or more of these behaviors during the early school years, and the problem persists over time, you should consider seeking further advice:
- Learning the alphabet
- Rhyming words
- Connecting sounds and letters
- Copying letters and numbers
- Learning new vocabulary
- Retelling stories
- Counting
- Remembering newly learned information
- Paying attention
- Playing with peers
- Moving from one activity to another
- Following directions and routines
For more information about getting help for your young child, see "Being an Advocate for Your Pre-school Child". This fact sheet is an introductory guide to help parents and guardians get help and services if they believe their young child has a learning disability.
Reprinted with the permission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. © 1999-2008 Get Ready To Read!, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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