
Early Warning Signs
Preschool
Late talking compared to other children
Articulation/pronunciation problems
Slow vocabulary growth; often unable to find the right word
Difficulty rhyming words
Trouble learning numbers, the alphabet, days of the week
Extremely restless and easily distracted
Trouble interacting with peers
Poor ability to follow directions or routinesGrades K-12
Slow to learn the connection between letters and sounds
Confuses basic words
Makes constant reading and spelling errors, including letter reversals (b/d), inversions (m/w), and transpositions (felt/left)
Transposes number sequences and confuses arithmetic signs
Slow recall of facts
Slow to learn new skills, relies heavily on memorization
Impulsive, lack of planning
Awkward pencil grip
Trouble learning about time
Poor coordination, unaware of physical surrounds, prone to accidents