Expect to see NO to these questions:
1
VISION problems may have interfered with learning
(glasses correct any vision problem).
yes
no
2
HEARING problems may have interfered with learning.
yes
no
3
HEALTH problems or PHYSICAL DISABILITIES may have interfered with learning.
yes
no
4
Irregular attendance may have interfered with learning.
yes
no
5
Lack of motivation, personal concerns and poor application to studies may have interfered with learning.
yes
no
YES responses to the following questions may suggest a Learning Disability:
6
Student seems competent in a number of areas and seems to be of at least average intellectual ability.
yes
no
7
There is variability in abilities with many strengths and some or many problem areas.
yes
no
8
There is difficulty in learning (listening / speaking / reading / writing / math / organization / problem-solving /
memory/ concentration / basic life skills).
yes
no
9
There is a history of difficulties in learning from a young age.
yes
no
10
There is a previous diagnosis of learning disabilities.
yes
no
11
There is a history of special help in school.
Extra help in Grade 1
yes
no
12
There is a discrepancy between the highest grade
completed and the number of years to complete studies, despite regular attendance at school.
yes
no
13
There is a family history of specific learning disabilities.
(but sister received help with math and English in Grade 6 & 8)
yes
no
14
For ESL adults, there is difficulty learning English literacy skills as well as
literacy skills in native language or difficulties learning literacy skills in native language.
yes
no
15
Speech and language difficulties
(has difficulty expressing his verbal thoughts and summarizing information)
yes
no
