

Specific Learning Disabilities “SLD” are neurological disorders that affect
the brain’s ability to store, process or communicate in formation. One or more signs and you should seek testing.
Difficulty getting along with other students, especially in play or free
time
Inability to sit still, or loss of interest quickly
Difficulty in reading writing and spelling
Letters or words written or mispronounced backwards
Difficulty learning to count by 2’s, 3’s, 4’s
Difficulty following through on simple oral instructions
Difficulty in distinguishing letters like h and n, numbers like 6 and 9
Difficulty in computation, concepts in time and money
Illegible handwriting or inability to copy
Difficulty organizing ideas, math columns or personal belongings
Trouble with pencil grip, scissors, or buttons
Difficulty with spatial orientation or directional orientation (left and
right)