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If several of these "Symptoms" occur together, further advice should be sought. |
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Early speech problems e.g. pronunciation, getting words in the wrong order. NB often there is an excellent vocabulary and child is articulate. |
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Some difficulty in detecting the differences in sounds like b, p, d, g, j, u, y, l, f, v, th. |
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Difficulty in remembering rhymes. |
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Short concentration span. |
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Sometimes the child may seem clumsy or awkward or even "accident-prone". |
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Difficulty in remembering the days of the week in order. |
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Difficulty in remembering personal details e.g. birthday, home address, telephone no... |
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Difficulty in remembering a sequence of events e.g. the order of events in the day. |
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Difficulty in remembering and following a set of instructions. |
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Difficulty in dressing the correct order and with fastening buttons and laces, tying a tie. |
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No concept of Left or Right. |
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Sometimes difficulty holding and/or manipulating a pencil, crayon, scissors: cannot keep within the outline when colouring a picture. |
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When starting to read there may be little or no progress in spite of verbal ability, good vocabulary and an obvious interest in learning. |
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Sometimes a difficulty in catching and throwing a ball etc. E.g. confusion over which hand to use, inability to synchronise body movements. |
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Problems such as these can lead to frustration and fear of failure. This may cause behaviour problems at home or at school, ranging from withdrawal to temper tantrums. |
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