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Even young children may exhibit symptoms of learning disabilities or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which could develop into more serious concerns once they begin school. These symptoms may include difficulty identifying size, shape, or color; difficulty telling time; poor motor coordination; impulsive behavior; hyperactivity; or low tolerance for frustration.
St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) offers early childhood services that can help determine if a young child may be at risk for learning problems. Through on-site observations of children in the preschool or kindergarten classroom, we can begin to pinpoint how that child learns most effectively. We then provide feedback to parents and teachers about appropriate programming for children with special needs to ensure they have a plan for success as they enter their elementary school years.
Early childhood services include observations of children, parent/teacher workshops, individual consultations, assistance with referral information, crisis intervention, a resource library, and an informational newsletter.
Pre-School/Early Childhood Workshop topics:
- Early warning signs of learning disabilities
- Positive behavior support
- Observation techniques and data collection
- Understanding autism and working with children with special needs
- Developmental stages
- ADHD; identification and strategies for home and school
- Working with special education students in the pre-school classroom
- How and when to talk to parents
- Talking to parents
For more information, or to schedule a meeting with one of our educational consultants, call the LDA office at 314-966-3088 or click here.
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