The Lena Sommers
Youth and Teen Literacy Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Reading improvement through the partnership of Cardinal Stritch University, The Nehemiah Project, and St. Ann's Center for Intergenerational Care.
DETERMINING WHETHER YOUR CHILD MIGHT BENEFIT
The following are just a few of the signs that would indicate a child might benefit from an evaluation and or instruction at our Literacy Center.
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Avoids reading, writing, or math
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Appears anxious about reading at home or in school/struggles during oral reading
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Falls behind in his or her studies
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Procrastinates regarding homework
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Seems to be taking too long with homework
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Reads the words without being able to retell the story or understand the information
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Spells poorly and has difficulty with written expression
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Has difficulty reading "between the lines
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Has difficulty with basic math facts
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Has difficulty learning math concepts beyond the basics
