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Learning Disabilities

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What Should You Look For?

Most kids have some problems in school at one time or another. Some struggle with a specific subject while others have trouble relating to a certain style of teaching. Sometimes learning disabilities are blamed on lack of motivation, immaturity, or behavior problems. But if your child has significant ongoing problems with the "3 R's" -- basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic — then he may have a learning disability.

Because each child has a unique set of strengths and challenges, you'll want to talk with the teacher, other school staff, family members, and your child to get their input. As you think about the following factors, ask yourself if your child has shown these characteristics to a greater degree than normal for their age, over a period of time, and in different environments, e.g., school, home, child care settings, community.

Preschool
- Speaks later than most kids
- Is unable to find the right word when carrying on a conversation
- Can't rapidly name words in a specific category
- Has difficulty rhyming
- Has trouble learning alphabet, days of the week, colors, shapes, numbers
- Is extremely restless and easily distracted
- Can't follow directions or routines
Grades K-4
Grades 5-8

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