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FAQ'S — About the National Center for Learning Disabilities |
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Q. Why does the National Center for Learning Disabilities, as a learning disabilities organization, support an early literacy screening tool?
A. The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), is a national non-profit organization committed to increasing opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities so that they can achieve their full potential. NCLD has a particular interest in early literacy skills because of their importance to reading and school success. In developing Get Ready to Read!, NCLD’s goal is to incorporate early literacy screening and instructional activities into early childhood education, child care, and family support programs nationwide. Its vision is that all children are screened for early literacy skills and potential reading difficulties in the preschool years as routinely as they are screened for hearing and vision problems.
Q. Does the screening tool screen for learning disabilities?
A. No. The screening tool does not screen for learning disabilities. The child's total score on the screening tool is a snapshot of the extent to which he or she has mastered the skills in three core areas of early literacy.
Q. Where can I find information and resources on learning disabilities?
A. You can find information and resources on learning disabilities on NCLD’s Web site, www.ld.org
Q. What are the early warning signs of learning disabilities?
A. Learning disabilities are often hard to pinpoint in young children. Most children have some difficulties with learning and behavior from time to time. If your child is having a clear or persistent pattern of problems with one or more of these behaviors during the early school years, and the problem persists over time, you should consider seeking further advice: - Learning the alphabet
- Rhyming words
- Connecting sounds and letters
- Copying letters and numbers
- Learning new vocabulary
- Retelling stories
- Counting
- Remembering newly learned information
- Paying attention
- Playing with peers
- Moving from one activity to another
- Following directions and routines
For more information about getting help for your young child, see "Advocating for Your Pre-school Child." This fact sheet is an introductory guide to help parents and guardians get help and services if they believe their young child has a learning disability. |
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