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Common signs of a learning disability (after age 8):

A child with a learning disability may also have one or more of the following:

A child with a learning disability may also have one or more of the following:

  • Problems reading and/or writing
  • Problems with math
  • Poor memory
  • Problems paying attention
  • Trouble following directions
  • Clumsiness
  • Trouble telling time
  • Problems staying organized

A child with a learning disability may also have one or more of the following:

A child with a learning disability may also have one or more of the following:

A child with a learning disability may also have one or more of the following:

  • Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness)
  • “Acting out” in school or social situations
  • Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted
  • Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts
  • Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day
  • Speaking like a younger child; using short, si

  • Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness)
  • “Acting out” in school or social situations
  • Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted
  • Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts
  • Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day
  • Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences
  • Having a hard time listening
  • Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations
  • Problems understanding words or concepts

Navigating learning disabilities

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Special Needs Resources for parents

Below are various resources for you to explore! Please reach us at snorthupffa@gmail.com  if you have additional questions. 

  • SPED Homeschool
  • Lindamood-Bell Instruction for Reading & Comprehension
  • Understood
  • Dyslexic Advantage


  • Eye Can Learn
  • Pursuit Vision Center
  • Vision Development Center of Lancaster


  • Dianne Craft "Right Brain" Learning System
  • National Institute for Learning Development
  • Equipping Minds


  • Gemm Learning
  • American Academy of Audiology


  • Logic of English
  • Barton Reading
  • Learning Ally


  • Homeschool OT
  • Lab Learner


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