Quiz
1. Does your child confuse basic words, such as run, eat, want?
2. Does your child have trouble learning the connection between letters and sounds?
3. Does your child have difficulty learning basic math concepts?
4. Does your child rely heavily on memorization?
5. Is your child slow to learn new skills?
6. Does your child have difficulty following what is being said?
7. Does your child have difficulty expressing his thoughts?
8. Does your child have poor coordination or frequent accidents?
9. Does your child have trouble telling time?
1. Does your child confuse basic words, such as run, eat, want?
Yes.
2. Does your child have trouble learning the connection between letters and sounds?
Yes.
3. Does your child have difficulty learning basic math concepts?
Yes.
4. Does your child rely heavily on memorization?
Yes.
5. Is your child slow to learn new skills?
Yes.
6. Does your child have difficulty following what is being said?
Yes.
7. Does your child have difficulty expressing his thoughts?
Yes.
8. Does your child have poor coordination or frequent accidents?
Yes.
9. Does your child have trouble telling time?
Yes.
Your child may not have LD. It's natural for kids to have one or more of these characteristics. However, consider this: Is he consistently exhibiting these signs? If so, speak to his teachers, talk with learning experts, and consider a formal evaluation.