Speaking later than most children Pronunciation problems Slow vocabulary growth, often unable to find the right word Difficulty rhyming words Trouble learning numbers, alphabet, days of the week, colors, shapes Extremely restless and easily distracted Trouble interacting with peers Difficulty following directions or routines Fine-motor skills slow to develop Slow to learn the connection between letters and sounds Poor coordination, unaware of physical surroundings, prone to accidents
It's important to remember that most people will, at one time or another, see one or more of these warning signs in their children and that is normal. If a cluster of these characteristics is apparent over a long period of time, however, it might be time to seek professional help to determine if a learning disability might be present.