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Indications of Learning Disabilities and AD/HD Throughout the Lifespan
*It is important to remember that all Individuals display some of the following behaviors at some time. THEREFORE, It is important to look for a pattern of behavior that persists over time and Across different settings in the Person's life (e.g., home, school, at play, work).
Infants
Problems nursing, sucking, or digesting milk or formula
Excessive crying
Reluctance to cuddling and physical contact, difficulty being soothed
Increased or decreased responsiveness to sounds
Difficulty following objects or movements with eyes
Delays in sitting, standing, or walking
Delays in learning to talk
Sleep disturbances
Listlessness or lethargy
Preschoolers
Difficulty following directions
Impulsive behavior
Excessive crying and sleep disturbances
Poor sense of rhythm
Tendency to fall or bump into things; uneven gait
Excessive energy
Extreme inactivity or withdrawal from others
Consistently interrupts others or very talkative
Repetitive statements, movements, or play
Continuing language delays (e.g., lack of speech, stuttering, mumbling, mispronouncing sounds)
Inability to name colors or difficulty learning the alphabet
Lack of fear when engaging in risky behaviors
Aversion to new places or routines
Rocking, head banging, or purposeful injuries to self
Intense, persistent emotional outbursts and tantrums
Inability to stay engaged with play group or organized activities; wanders classroom
School-Age Children
Poor or dark handwriting; trouble holding a pencil
Difficulty cutting or coloring within the lines
Trouble tying laces, buttoning clothes, or throwing a ball
Inability to match and group shapes and sizes
Confusion identifying similar letters, numbers, and words (e.g., m/w, 6/9, hat/fat)
Poor sense of direction (e.g., up vs. down, left vs. right, front vs. back) or time
Struggles to read or understand what has been read
Difficulty expressing ideas, responds to questions with very cursory answers, or talks around a topic
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