Children learn at different rates. All new students enrolled in public schools are required to be screened for the following areas of development that affect learning: Vision Hearing Communication Academics Social/Emotional/Adaptive Behavior Adaptive Behavior Physical Development If you have concerns about a child's progress in school or one of these developmental areas, you need to contact the school in which the child is enrolled. If the student is being home-schooled, the parent will need to contact the school district in which they reside. If the student is in a private school, the parent or school official can contact the school district in which the private school is located.   Vision Holds printed materials very close or very far away Tilts head or squints when looking at print or distance objects Unable to see at distances others can see Unable to locate objects on a table Rubs eyes, complains of headaches Eyes red, asymmetrical dilation, or other physical differences [Back to Top] Hearing Unable to hear sounds others hear Does not respond to loud or voice range noises Repeated hits self on side of head Complains of ringing, buzzing Drops sounds out of words (doesn't pronounce s, c etc.) Speaks in very loud voice [Back to Top] Communication Does not pronounce works completely or correctly Unable to repeat directions Mistakes sounds: can not distinguish between pen and pin, get and got, ilk and elk Uses whole sentences when could use one word Uses only one or two words to communicate Unable to follow multi-step directions Unable to talk about actions or behaviors [Back to Top] Academics Difficulty understanding key content Extreme difficulty learning to read, write or do mathematics Extreme difficulty understanding what is read or how to apply mathematics Lack of memory for skills from day to day Difficulty with abstract reasoning Extreme difficulty with organizing self in time and space, understanding time Lack of work completion [Back to Top] Social/Emotional Behavior Inability to develop positive relationships with peers or adults Aggressive behavior Ritualistic or bizarre behaviors Extreme sadness or anxiety Extreme inattention/off task behaviors Lack of response to typical discipline [Back to Top] Adaptive Behavior Poor self care skills related to personal hygiene, dress, maintaining personal belongings Poor social skills related to working cooperatively with peers, social perceptions, response to social cues, or socially acceptable language Poor ability to understand directions, communicate needs, and express ideas Lack of school coping behaviors related to attention to learning tasks, organizational skills, questioning behavior, following directions, and monitoring time use [Back to Top] Physical Development Difficulty holding pencil, tying shoes, or doing puzzles Difficulty catching a ball, throwing a ball, or kicking a ball Difficulty standing up or sitting down Difficulty with walking, running, skipping or hopping Weakness in arms or legs Unable to bend at any natural joint (elbow, knew, waist, etc.) [Back to Top]