Is There A Problem?

Trust yourself and your knowledge of your child.  Parents often sense that their child is having difficulty long before the school does. Well-meaning teachers may try to reassure you by saying that the problem is a “developmental lag” and that your child will “catch up,” or that “one day everything will just click.” Unfortunately, research shows that most of these children will not catch up on their own. Early intervention is critical.  Waiting to intervene only allows your child to fall farther behind, and the longer your child doesn’t get help, the harder it will be for him or her to catch up.

Question/Issue	Link to resources
I think something might be wrong. How do I know?	Should I be concerned? Detecting Problems In Your Child Reasons for concern that your child may need special help (early childhood)
Is there a learning problem?	Warning signs of learning disabilities Signs of LD for Preschoolers Signs of LD for Kindergartners Signs of LD for 1st and 2nd Graders Signs of LD for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders Signs of LD for Middle and High School Students LD Checklist Is Your Child’s Learning Disability the Only Problem? What you Should Know About Other Related Disorders Red flags for learning issues
Is there an emotional or behavioral problem?	Does my child have an emotional or behavioral disorder? Young Children with Challenging Behavior: When Should Parents Be Concerned?
Is there a language problem?	Does my child have a problem with language?
Should I do something now, or will my child “grow out of it”? You have 12 years to get your child a public education.  Time is short, and waiting rarely works	Waiting Rarely Works: Late Bloomers Usually Just Wilt Parents Speak Out: What I Wish I Had Known Parents Speak Out: Blindsided!