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Earlier Help for Special Needs Children

By Kelly Burgess

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Early Signs of Possible Learning Problems

According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), early signs that children may have learning struggles include:
  • Becomes easily distracted.
  • Runs from one thing to another.
  • Is unable to understand directions or what you ask of him.
  • Is unable to explain what he wants.
  • Shows difficulty identifying shapes.
  • Has trouble processing sounds.
  • Experiences frequent hearing infections.
  • Tunes out or shows inconsistent responses to verbal input.
  • Requires frequent repetition.
  • Misunderstands what is said.

These are clear signs parents should not overlook in their children, according to the NCLD. By keeping a watchful eye for these problems in children as young as 4, parents can look for gaps in their children's early learning abilities and take steps to prevent long-term learning obstacles. Should parents identify these traits in their children, there are simple steps they can take to facilitate learning for their kids which include:

  • Talking to their health provider.
  • Talking to their child's teacher.
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