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Learning Disabilities


1. What are early signs to look for in my child?
Here are some signs which usually show up between preschool to fourth grade:

  • speaks later than most children
  • has pronunciation problems
  • has slow vocabulary growth and has difficulty rhyming words
  • has trouble learning numbers, alphabet, days of the week, colors and shapes
  • has trouble learning time
  • confuses arithmetic signs and transposes number sequences

2.Where can I find help or more information?
You can contact the following organizations for assistance.

Learning Disabilities Association of America - 888.300.6710
email:ldanatl@usaor.net
www.ldanatl.org

National Center for Learning Disabilities - 888.575.7373
www.ncld.org

Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Learning Disabilities - 800.328.0272
www.dldcec.org

3. Where can I go to college?
You should not be discouraged about college if you have a learning disability. Many colleges offer special programs designed to accommodate for learning disabilities.

Begin by getting brochures sent to you from the colleges you are interested in. Get your paperwork in order because colleges are required to accommodate only legally documented disabilities. Check the services the college offers. Call a college's office of disability anonymously and ask about services in general. Ask how specific problems might be handled. If the office seems unsure or unenthusiastic, chances are it is a reflection of their services overall.