Speaking -Mispronunciations and slow word finding

Auditory memory- Has difficulty holding multi-step directions; holding alphabet in head for phonebook, and dictionary use

Reading - Slow, avoids it; relies on sight words; guesses

Spelling – Poor carryover after spelling tests

Writing– Avoids it; when he has to, sentences are short

Handwriting- Effortful, messy, awkward grip

Language expression – Has difficulty getting ideas in words and sequencing appropriately

Foreign language – Hard to learn

Focus- Trouble concentrating; wears out before a task is done

Achievement tests – A discrepancy between performance in math vs. reading

Self-esteem – Increasing frustration and poor self-esteem