- Problems pronouncing words - Trouble finding the right words - Difficulty rhyming - Trouble learning the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, etc - Difficulty following directions or routines - Difficulty holding writing utensils/ coloring within the lines - Trouble with zippers, laces, buttons and snaps
Ages 5-9
- Trouble learning the connection between letters and sounds - Trouble learning the connection between numbers and quantities - Unable to blend sounds to make words - Confuses basic words when reading - Slow to learn new skills - Consistently makes spelling mistakes - Trouble with basic math concepts - Difficulty telling time and sequencing
Ages 10-13
- Difficulty with reading comprehension or math skills - Trouble with open-ended test questions and word problems - Dislikes reading and writing - Avoids reading aloud - Poor handwriting - Poor organizational skills - Trouble following classroom discussions and expressing thoughts out loud - Spells the same word differently in the same paper
Ages 14+
- Trouble reading and with reading comprehension - Difficulty with attention - Difficulty writing and spelling - poor organizational skills - Avoids reading aloud
Sources
Melinda. (n.d.). Learning Disabilities and Disorders. Retrieved July 13, 2020, from https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/learning-disabilities-and-disorders.htm