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Signs of Learning Disabilities
Each student with a learning disability has a distinct combination of abilities and deficiencies and, therefore, a unique profile. Some areas of functioning will be in an average or above average, even gifted, range, while deficiencies will vary from minimal to severe. It is important to note that students with learning disabilities will display a cluster and not all of the following characteristics. Students who exhibit some of the behaviors listed below should be referred to Disability Services. Reading Skills 1. Poor word analysis and recognition 2. Slow reading rate 3. Problems in comprehension 4. Difficulty retaining information read 5. Confusion of similar word sounds. Writing Skills 1. Poorly formed or illegible handwriting 2. Preference for printing rather than cursive 3. Using a combination of upper and lowercase letters as well as cursive and print 4. Difficulty with organization of ideas 5. Significant problems with spelling. May be phonetically spelled. Mathematical Skills 1. Difficulty with fundamental operations and an incomplete mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division 2. Reversing numbers 3. Confusing operational symbols and similar numbers 4. Problems with abstract concepts 5. Problems figuring out calculations mentally 6. Difficulty keeping columns Oral Language 1. Difficulty expressing ideas out loud 2. Difficulty remembering or understanding oral instruction 3. Difficulty concentrating on lectures over an hour 4. Difficulty listening and taking notes at the same time 5. Vocabulary weaknesses 6. Word-finding difficulties 7. Difficulty with foreign languages 8. Misinterpreting subtleties of language Study Skills 1. Time management difficulties 2. Difficulty completing open-ended, unstructured or last minute assignments 3. Difficulty selecting relevant from irrelevant details 4. Difficulty organizing time and materials to prepare for tests 5. Appearing somewhat disorganized 6. Possibly additional anxiety, anger, or depression because of extra difficulty in coping with school or social situations |
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