The following are some commonly seen symptoms which may be observed in individuals who have learning disabilities. Factors to consider are the frequency, intensity, and duration of the behaviors.
- Poor performance on group tests
- Difficulty discriminating size, shape, or color
- Difficulty with time concepts
- Reversals in writing and reading
- Poor visual-motor coordination
- Difficulty copying correctly from a model
- Slowness in completing work
- Poor organizational skills
- Easily confused by instructions
- Difficulty with abstract reasoning and/or problem solving
- Disorganized thinking
- Poor short-term or long-term memory
- Impulsive behavior
- Low tolerance for frustration
- Failure to see consequences to actions
- Overly distractible
- Difficulty with tasks requiring sequencing
- Poor reading comprehension
If you observe one or more of these symptoms in your child, talk with his or her classroom teacher and/or call our office at 314-966-3088 or Click here.