Checklist for the LD Child
READ, the first institute of its kind in Pakistan, caters specially to the needs of dyslexic children with learning difficulties.
- Poor reading skills
- Poor memory
- Erratic word memory
- Difficulty with letter-sounds
- Spelling problems
- Problems with sequencing (letter, days, months)
- Confusing left and right
- Reversing letters and/or numbers
- Omitting letters, words, numbers
- Poor pencil position
- Mirror writing
- Inconsistent academic performance
- Pronunciation problems
- Unable to retain and/or repeat a span of digits
- Difficulty with Math
- Difficulty focusing on visual stimuli
- Difficulty in copying from the blackboard
- Short attention span
- Difficulty following instructions
- Forgetful
- Poor judge of time
- Low frustration level
- Disorganized
- Easily bored
- Hyperactive
- Destructive and/or aggressive
- Rigid and inflexible
- Impulsive
- Impatient
- Few or no friends
- Over-reactive