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Learning Disability Checklist

Strengths and Weaknesses

by Sue Watson
for About.com

You may hae a learning disability if you check more weaknesses than strenghts. All Checklists

Comprehension:

Strengths

  • Interested in listening to stories, audio tapes, songs and a variety of listening activities
  • Distinguishes between similar sounds such as for and from, when and went
  • Can follow directions that are given orally or a series of steps
  • Enjoys responding during class discussions
  • Takes good notes
Weaknesses
  • Not interested in listening to stories, audio tapes, songs and a variety of listening activities
  • Experiences difficulty distinguishing between similar sounds
  • Experiences difficulty following directions, especially when it's more than one at a time
  • Doesn't enjoy participating in class discussions and rarely raises his/her hand to respond
  • Unable to follow oral discussion and take notes

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