LE1-6 - Early Identification of LDs

On the discussion board, Early Identification of LDs,  post five key practices, along with their respective implications, that assist in determining the early intervention and screening for students that may present with Learning Disabilities.    

According to the NNDSB: 

5 Key Practices	Implications for LDs
Pre-registration in January prior to starting JK.	Parent/guardian communication with the school regarding needs/concerns is important as a first step.
Welcome to Kindergarten literacy and numeracy activities.	Parents provide early identification checklist regarding speech, language, hearing, vision.
Visit in September for JK students.	Opportunity to review registration forms and arrangements can be made for new or continued support from community agencies.
Speech-language screening in JK	Screening for all students by the teacher to determine needs.
First Step screening tool during JK year to identify skill deficits (fine and gross motor, expressive and receptive language, speech/articulation, cognitive development, social-emotional development.	Where difficulties are noticed, assistance can be provided to make referrals and get help from community agencies. The skill deficits that are assessed can point to LDs, so early screening and intervention is essential.