Speech-Related Symptoms:

• Late talking or limited vocabulary
• Difficulty learning letters and sounds
• Trouble rhyming or clapping out syllables
• Confusing similar-sounding words
• Difficulty following directions
• Trouble telling stories or recalling details

Reading-Related Symptoms:

• Difficulty sounding out words (poor decoding skills)
• Slow or choppy reading
• Problems with reading comprehension
• Trouble recognizing sight words
• Frequent guessing instead of decoding
• Avoids reading aloud or reading in general

Other Symptoms:

• Trouble finding the right word when speaking
• Difficulty understanding spoken language, especially when instructions are long or complex
• Poor spelling and writing skills
• Misunderstanding jokes, sarcasm, or figurative language

These symptoms can vary in severity and often overlap with other learning differences, like dyslexia. Early identification and support makes a big difference.