Identifying Learning Disabilities in High School Kids

High school students do their best to mask any problems they may be having in an attempt to fit in with their peers. Parents of high school students must be extra vigilant to spot possible learning difficulties. Read on to learn more about identifying learning disabilities in high school students.

Studies have shown that students who reach high school with undiagnosed learning disabilities have lower self esteem than their peers. These students receive lower grades in their classes, create problems for their teachers and peers, and have difficulty cooperating in groups.

A large percentage of the students who drop out of high school are just trying to escape the frustrations of learning disabilities. If you think that some of the following characteristics accurately describe your child, then you need to speak with a professional as soon as possible.

Stays away from reading and writing assignments
Has trouble summarizing or condensing large pieces of information
Spends either too little or too much time paying attention to details
Works slowly
Has difficulties adjusting to new or changing settings/surroundings
Poor memory skills or difficulty figuring out how to memorize
Problems with open-ended questions on tests or questions with less structure
Spelling problems, like spelling the same words in different ways in a single composition
Misreads information
Has trouble comprehending abstract concepts

If you notice your child having any of these problems, contact their high school and have an evaluation done immediately so they can get the help they need and deserves.

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