Learning Disorders — Identifying Warning Signs

Most children with learning disorders aren't identified until they've already spent years struggling — and feeling like something is wrong with them.
 
Early identification changes everything. The sooner a learning disorder is recognized, the sooner the right support can be put in place, and the less damage is done to a child's confidence and relationship with school.
 
This one-page visual guide outlines nine warning signs that may indicate a learning disorder — signs that parents, caregivers, and teachers can watch for before a child falls too far behind.
 
From persistent school avoidance and low grades despite real effort, to strategies that simply never seem to work, these warning signs are practical, observable, and grounded in research.
 
Print it. Share it with your child's teacher at the start of the year. Send it to grandparents, coaches, or anyone who spends time with your child and might notice something you haven't.
 
If several of these warning signs sound familiar, trust your instincts — and consider requesting an evaluation.
 
Free download from Upcountry Advocate — special education advocacy for families in rural California and beyond.