Struggling Learners

Learning Disabilities And The Early Warning Signs.

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It’s scary to admit that your child may be struggling to learn. Research tells us that parents fear that their child may be ‘labelled for life’ if they have a learning disability. However, it’s very important to seek help as soon as you realise your child is having difficulty learning. Seeking help – and certainly recognising the early signs of a learning disability – can mean the difference between success and failure for your child at school.

Most learning disabilities affect reading and language skills. In fact, a significant majority of students with learning disabilities have problems reading. If these children receive appropriate help in the early years, most of them will become skilled, independent readers.

Why get help immediately?

80% of students with a learning disability have trouble reading.

90% percent of children will read normally if they receive help by the first grade.

75% percent of children who receive help after the age of nine will have some difficulty throughout life.

What should I do first?

Trust your intuition! Nobody knows your child better than you do, so if you suspect a real problem, speak to teachers and other school staff, seek information and expert opinions, and don’t be afraid to have them evaluated right away.