Learning disabilities are believed to impact approximately 20% of the population. Is it possible to see warning signs of learning disabilities in pre-school aged children? Yes. Here are some signs to look for:
- late speech and language development
- late or inconsistent development of alphabet letter recognition and sounds (late is considered by 5 to 5 1/2 years)
-poor rhyming skills
-weak fine motor skills
-late established hand dominance
-difficulty with word retrieval (says "ummm" and "thingy")
-advanced vocabulary in comparison to development of pre-academic skills
If you are concerned that your pre-schooler exhibits signs of a learning disability, consider a developmental screening at Child and Family Development by an Educational Specialist.
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