If your child's teacher has observed his struggle, frustration or changes in behavior, he or she may recommend seeking further help from the school psychologist, guidance counselor or other experts. Motor development and communication skills often come first. In first grade, your child may have trouble understanding directions or expressing himself. As more fine motor work is asked of him, he may have trouble writing, coloring or cutting. Watch organization Learning problems may show up a little later, particularly as workloads and cognitive demands increase.
Kids start having trouble with homework, and take hours to complete it.
Children are expected to work more independently and complete work more quickly, and they fall behind. That's often unnecessary. However severe or temporary the problem, your child will benefit greatly from early intervention. Extra support or therapy may erase a delay before your child realizes he has one. Sometimes a learning issue may kick up a vision, language or hearing problem that can be treated.