Does my child have learning disorders other than, or in addition to, dyslexia?

Difficulty with handwriting (Dysgraphia)

• Unsure of right or left handedness
• Poor or slow handwriting
• Messy and unorganized papers
• Difficulty copying
• Poor fine motor skills

Difficulty with math (Dyscalculia)

• Difficulty counting accurately
• May reverse numbers
• Difficulty memorizing math facts
• Difficulty copying math problems and organizing written work
• Many calculation errors
• Difficulty retaining math vocabulary and/or concepts

• Inattention
• Attention varies, based on interest level
• Distractibility
• Impulsiveness
• Over-activity

Difficulty with motor skills (Dyspraxia)

• Difficulty planning and coordinating body movements
• Difficulty coordinating muscles to produce sounds

Difficulty with organization

• Loses papers
• Poor sense of time
• Forgets homework
• Messy desk
• Overwhelmed by too much input
• Works slowly
• Things are "out of sight out of mind"

Other

• Difficulty naming colors, objects, and letters (rapid naming)
• Memory problems
• Needs to see or hear concepts many times in order to learn them
• Distracted by visual stimuli
• Downward trend in achievement test scores or school performance
• Work in school is inconsistent
• Teacher says, "If only she would try harder," or "He's lazy."
• Relatives may have similar problems