When to Act?
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Here are some other warning signs:
Signs to watch for:
Learning Difficulties
Attention Difficulties
Organizational Problems
Social Difficulties
Behavioral Problems
Learning Difficulties: top
- Trouble learning numbers and/or letters
- Slow to learn connections between letters and sounds
- Trouble remembering sequences and telling time
- Consistent reading and spelling errors-word reversals (was/saw), letter reversals (b/d), inversions (m/w), transpositions (left/felt) and substitutions (there/then).
- Difficulty summarizing, generalizing, and grasping abstract concepts
- Spells incorrectly; frequently spells the same word differently in a single piece of writing
- Difficulty with word problems in math
- Poor recall of facts
- Difficulty understanding math concepts
- Difficulty summarizing, generalizing, and grasping abstract concepts
- Dislikes and avoids writing, reading, and copying
- Expresses written ideas in a disorganized way
- Trouble taking tests
- Appears unmotivated
Attention Difficulties: top
- Doesn't pay close attention to details
- Doesn't seem to listen when spoke to directly
- Is easily distracted
- Has difficulty organizing and finishing tasks
- Fidgets with hands and/or feet
- Has difficulty remaining seated
- Runs about or climbs excessively when inappropriate
- Talks excessively
- Interrupts the conversations of others
- Has difficulty waiting his/her turn during games
- Avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort (e.g., homework, games)
- Does things that are dangerous without thinking about possible outcomes - impulsive
Organizational Problems: top
- Difficulty following directions or routines
- Loses things
- Difficulty organizing thoughts, tasks, and activities
- Difficulty setting priorities
- Poor time management
- Trouble completing assignments
- Difficulty carrying out a plan
- Trouble making decisions
Social Difficulties: top
- Problems interacting with peers
- Difficulty making and keeping friends
- Problems understanding body language, facial expressions, and personal space
- Difficulty adjusting to new settings and making transitions
- Difficulty with self control when frustrated
- Trouble working cooperatively
- Overly shy
Behavioral Problems: top
- Frustrates easily
- Overly anxious
- Extremely shy or withdrawn
- Cries easily
- Blames others for his/her mistakes
- Argumentative
- Bullying
- Disrespects authority
- Lies
- Steals
- Appears depressed
- Inflexible adherence to routines
- Deliberately annoys others
