have a high oral vocabulary but cannot translate it into reading or
writing?
seem to be in a “fog” a lot of the time –spacing out or daydreaming?
write and read letters or words backward after the first grade?
have an unorganized desk, backpack, or room?
have excellent long term memory but can’t remember simple
instructions or details?
exhibit an extreme difference between ability and achievement?
have a family history of learning problems?
learn to read by memorizing words?
spell phonetically or inconsistently?
have a difficult time with 2-3 step directions?
have a difficult time reading small sight words such as “the” and “an”?
display poor “sounding out” skills when reading?
have a difficult time with left and right?
have a difficult time with rhyming?
have trouble telling time with a clock with hands?
have inaccurate and labored oral reading?
have an extremely fast or slow processing of information speed?
either act out or withdraw in response to learning pressure?
grip his/her pencil tightly?
think of elaborate excuses to avoid school work?
learn best by doing something instead of listening or watching?
exhibit gifts in other areas such as art, singing, social skills?
