If your children are having some trouble in school, they may be suffering from a learning disability. The good news, according to experts, is that there are warning signs you can look for:
- A child's inability to tell the difference between right and left.
- Letter and word reversal when writing or speaking.
- A child being strong in one area but very weak in others.
- A child struggling in school, but otherwise being bright.
- A discrepancy between a child's verbal fluency and his or her writing ability.
- A child being disorganized; one who can't organize information, materials and time.
- A child who can't seem to follow directions.
Because of this, many parents with learning disabled children have turned to private institutions for help. Private schools can offer individualized attention and small classes, tutorial programs, sports, and art and music opportunities for youngsters with disabilities.
One such institution is the Rectory School in Pomfret, Connecticut. The Rectory has been treating kids with learning disabilities such as dysgraphia (extreme difficulty learning how to write) and dyscalculia (inability to comprehend math concepts) since the 1920s.
Private schools like the Rectory have specialized programs for children in
grades five to nine. For more information about learning disabilities and the
Rectory School, call toll-free 1-888-628-6025. (NAPSI)
