You may worry that your child is not developing like other pre-schoolers in some ways. Confusing Unpredictable Erratic Inconsistent Consider Your Child's Preschool Skills Below are frequent comments describing common characteristics of preschoolers who might be at risk for being identified as having a learning disability. Sometimes areas of delayed development are first detected in the doctor's office. It often takes longer to notice uneven development patterns than to notice overall delayed development.
Warning signs are just that . . .
They don't necessarily mean there are problems, but they should be discussed with your pediatrician or family physician at your next visit. If your toddler is developing normally, your doctor will be able to reassure you. If you see some of these signs in your child, you want to contact your school district, primary physician, or the local, state or national LDA office for information. They can guide you on where to start in determining whether your child has some delays in areas of development. This includes early intervention for preschool children who need special education services.