Has trouble finding words, uses “this”, “thing”, “stuff” as fillers.

Doesn’t seem to be able to retain instructions or has trouble with reading comprehension.

Has difficulty defining words without repeating verbatim.

Uses  incorrect sentence structure, leaves out words, or has trouble with irregular tenses and plurals.

Has trouble reading fluently.

Has trouble explaining what he’s read.

Has difficulty maintaining a conversation, or answering and asking questions of his speaking partner.

Has difficulty grasping the “main idea” of a story or being able to guess what might happen next in the story.

Has difficulty verbally sequencing daily events or is unable to answer when asked “tell me what you did in school today”.

Has difficulty giving details.

Has difficulty following school related directions.

Has trouble keeping up or paying attention in school.