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Identifying Kids' Learning Disabilities Early
Parents should be diligent observers and be on the lookout for signs that may indicate their child is having a problem. Signs may include: difficulty understanding and following directions, trouble remembering what was just said, failing to master fundamental reading/spelling/writing math skills, difficulty telling right from left, tendency to reverse letters/words/numbers, lacking coordination in sports/walking/ holding a pencil/tying a shoelace, continually losing or misplacing homework/books, or difficulty understanding the concept of time.