Many children have trouble learning in school from time to time, particularly when they are learning a new skill. However, if a child is consistently having trouble with an academic subject or subjects at school, they may have a mental health issue that is affecting their learning.

Signs and Symptoms of a Learning Problem

Your child may have a learning problem if they:

• Have difficulty understanding and following instructions
• Have trouble remembering what other people say to them
• Are hyperactive
• Cannot sit still or are easily distracted
• Cannot master reading, spelling, writing, or math skills, resulting in poor grades
• Have difficulty determining right from left
• Have difficulty identifying certain words or often reverse words, letters, or numbers
• Lack coordination in sports or activities, such as tying a shoe lace or holding a pencil
• Often lose or misplace items, such as homework or school books
• DoT not understand the concept of time, such as yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Possible Mental Health Diagnoses

Possible mental health diagnoses within this symptom cluster include:

• Anxiety disorders
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Depression
• Learning disorders
• Speech and language disorders