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Special Education
EARLY WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR
CHILD HAS SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS
When your child plays, learns, acts, moves and speaks differently on a regular basis compared to most of his
or her peers, that is normally a red flag for a possible developmental problem.
It is universal that when you become a parent, you want to raise
happy, healthy children. You look forward to seeing them achieve
their developmental milestones and are prepared to devote eons
of time to mould them into capable, well-rounded members of
the society. Throughout the journey, it is important to understand
children’s developmental milestones and keep a watchful eye on
their growth. A milestone checklist or a milestone tracker app can
make it easier to keep track and spot any potential developmental
delays. While it is true that each child develops at their own unique
pace, however, when your child plays, learns, acts, moves and
speaks differently on a regular basis compared to most of his or
her peers, that is normally a red flag. Sometimes it may just be pure
parental instinct that tells you something is amiss. If you do spot
the following indications persistently, heed these early warning
signs for a possible developmental problem and need for special
therapy or education.
• He/she cannot spot and pick up small objects;
• Tilts his/her head or holds it in an awkward position when
trying to look at something.
If your child is persistently experiencing difficulties
THINKING:
• Does not respond to his/her name by age 1;
• He/she cannot point out where his/her body parts are by 2
years old;
• Does not understand simple words and stories by 3 years old;
• He/she cannot answer simple questions by 4 years old.
Learn the General Signs and Symptoms
Early
If your child is persistently experiencing difficulties SEEING:
• Rubs his/her eyes or says that they hurt;
If your child is persistently experiencing difficulties
TALKING:
• He/she cannot say a few single words by 2 years old;
• After age 2 to 3 years, he/she cannot form three- or four-
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