A
consistent pattern of problems with a number of
these behaviors over time may indicate a
possible learning difference.
Language
- Pronunciation problems*
- Difficulty discriminating among sounds*
- Slow vocabulary growth*
- Difficulty responding to questions*
- Lack of interest in story telling*
- Difficulty understanding requests*
- Poor understanding of concepts (between,
abo
ve, etc.)* - Poor reading skills**
- Poor reading comprehension**
- Poor spelling**
Mathematics
- Difficulty recognizing patterns or shapes*
- Trouble learning number sequence*
- Poor recall of math facts**
- Poor grasp of math concepts**
- Difficulty with written computation**
- Poor math reasoning skills**
- Difficulty with real-world application of math**
Memory
- Poor memory for routines*
- Difficulty remembering directions*
- Organizational problems*
- Loses or forgets things frequently*
- Trouble learning numbers, alphabet, days of the week, etc.*
- Trouble remembering names, dates, facts**
- Slow recall of facts**
- Difficulty studying successfully for tests**
Attention and concentration
- Frequent daydreaming*
- Trouble sitting still, extreme restlessness*
- Impatience*
- Impulsivity*
- Difficulty staying on task until completed**
- Careless errors in work**
- Distractibility**
- Trouble completing a task**
Motor Skills
- Trouble learning self-help skills (e.g. tying shoe laces)*
- Trouble manipulating small objects*
- Clumsiness*
- Reluctance to draw or trace*
- Awkwardness in climbing and running*
- Handwriting difficulties**
- Difficulty in mastering sports**
- Trouble distinguishing left from right**
Organization
- Difficulty managing time*
- Loses things frequently*
- Disorganized thoughts*
- Trouble sequencing or categorizing*
- Difficulty carrying out plans*
- Trouble making decisions**
- Trouble setting priorities**
- Trouble completing assignments**
- Difficulty with concepts of time, day, month**
Social behavior
- Trouble making and keeping friends*
- Poor social judgment*
- Impulsive behavior*
- Frustration, intolerance*
- Poor sportsmanship*
- Difficulty accepting changes in routine*
- Trouble interpreting nonverbal cues (e.g. facial expressions)*
- Unsuccessful in working cooperatively*
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