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Signs of a Learning Disability

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What are the Signs of a Learning Disability?

There are many signs of a learning disability among children. Listed below are some common signs of a learning disability.

Signs of a Learning Disability

Does your child struggle with any of the following?

  • Has difficulty understanding or following instructions
  • Loses or misplaces homework and text books
  • Struggles with reading, spelling, writing, or math
  • Has trouble distinguishing between right and left
  • Reverses letters, words or numbers (i.e., the letter “E” and the number “3″ -or- 34 looks like 43)
  • Repeatedly cannot remember what they had for lunch or other regular occurences during the day
  • Lacks coordination or finds it difficult to hold a pencil or tie shoelaces
  • Misunderstands time on a clock, days of the week, or the concept of yesterday, today, and tomorrow
  • Cannot remember something you just told them



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Posted Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by by Easy IEP Help, under Learning Disability.

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