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Step 1
One sign of a learning disability is delayed speech when compared with other children the same age. All children begin to learn things at different times. However, there is usually an average time frame in which babies start to talk.
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Pronunciation and slow vocabulary growth once a child begins to talk are further signs of a learning disability. Things to look for include a child have trouble pronouncing words, learning new words (for instance, being able to put two or more words together) or trouble finding the right words when trying to convey a message.
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Another sign to look for is the inability to rhyme words. If a child has difficulty rhyming words, this could indicate that the child will have difficulty learning to read. Much of the learning to read process is accomplished by rhyming words.
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Is your child struggling with the basics of learning, such as learning the alphabet, learning how to count, or learning the days of the week? When children learn to count and learn the alphabet, these repetitive exercises teach them memory skills. Without these skills, the child will have difficulty learning to read, write and solve math problems.
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Step 5
A child with a learning disability will often be restless and easily distracted. This does not always indicate an attention disorder, but if the child is having trouble learning, he or she is more likely to become restless or distracted.
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Step 6
Children with learning disabilities often have trouble interacting with peers. As the child sees other children move ahead of them, they may feel left out or separated (different) from other children-even though the other children may not have given the child any reason to have these feelings.
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Step 7
A child with a learning disability often has a hard time following instructions or a routine. If a child has difficulty memorizing the instructions or remembering the routine, he or she may become easily frustrated.
