Children who have a Learning Difficulty may experience

*clumsiness or unco-ordination
*find it difficult to make and sustain friendships
*may talk later than other children the same age
*have behaviour problems
*can be hyperactive or withdrawn

What to do if your child does have a LD

*Talk to your Childs teacher and school counsellor
*Contact your local Community Health Centre
*Learn as much as you can about your Childs condition
*Visit your GP for further investigation
*Contact Mt Druitt/Blacktown FDS for referrals
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Possible warning signs of learning difficulties in Preschoolers

Late talking, compared to other children
Pronunciation problems.
Slow vocabulary growth, often unable to find the right word
Difficulty rhyming words.
Trouble learning numbers, the alphabet, days of the week.
Extremely restless and easily distracted.
Trouble interacting with peers.
Poor ability to follow directions or routines.

Grades K - 4

Slow to learn the connection between letters and sounds.
Confuses basic words (run, eat, want).
Makes consistent reading and spelling errors including letter reversal (b/d), inversions (m/w), transpositions (felt/left), and substitutions (house/home).Transposes number sequences and confuses arithmetic signs (+, -, x, /,=).
   
Slow recall of facts.
Slow to learn new skills, relies heavily on memorization.
Impulsiveness, lack of planning.
Unstable pencil grip.
Trouble learning about time.
Poor coordination, unaware of physical surroundings, prone to accidents.

  
Learning Difficulties Parent Help Line
Telephone support and referral information service on issues
surrounding Learning Difficulties
02 9806 9960
Mon-Fri 10am till 3pm School Terms only