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How do I know if my child has learning difficulties?
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I'm a mum of twins who are 6 years old. What signs do i need to look out for which would indicate a learning issue? -
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Every child is different, and they have alot of growing to do at the age of six years old so nothing is set in stone. Some indications may include:
- Reluctance to complete homework
- Difficulty staying on tasks
- Difficulty understanding some instructions
- Not learning at the same pace as their peers
- Trouble learning the connection between letters and sounds
- Unable to blend sounds to make words
- Confuses basic words when reading
- Consistently misspells words and makes frequent reading errors
- Trouble learning basic math concepts
- Difficulty telling time and remembering sequences
- Slow to learn new skills
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- Reluctance to complete homework
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