The Learning Disabilities Association of America, the largest nonprofit organization advocating for people with learning disabilities, says parents should watch for the following warning signs in children between ages 4 and 7. Of course, any child may exhibit some of these from time to time. The key is to see how your child compares to peers on a regular basis.
- Short attention span
- Poor memory
- Difficulty following directions
- Inability to distinguish between letters, numbers or sounds
- Difficulty sounding out words
- Inability to re-tell a story
- Avoidance of reading aloud
- Problem with spelling
- Reversal of letters and numbers (typical in a young child, but not typical by age 6)
Bryan Taylor, President of EduGuide is a national speaker for parents, students and educators whose work has been featured in a televised dialogue with the U.S. Secretary of Education.