Early signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children

By: Katherine Kirk

As students move through the fall semester, it is crucial to recognize that, for some, the classroom presents special challenges. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, nearly 15% of public-school students received services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act during the 2022-2023 school year.

Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, said learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support.

Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins.

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