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• Is your child curious and asking lots of questions? 

• Do they enjoy exploring and creating? 

• Do they excel academically or enjoy academic challenges?  

• Do they have a high vocabulary when compared to peers? 

Florida Department of Education defines gifted students as students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance. Each school district serves gifted students through local plans that provide academic and social emotional support. 

• Does your child struggle with remembering letters and sounds? 

• Does your child struggle to read familiar words? 

• Do you feel like you have taught the same words over and over? 

• Are they having problems forming words correctly, such as reversing sounds in words or confusing words that sound alike? 

• Does your child struggle with writing their thoughts on paper? 

• Do they struggle with numbers and math problem solving?

A specific learning disability is defined as a disorder in one or more of the basic learning processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest in significant difficulties affecting the ability to listen, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematics. Associated conditions may include, but are not limited to, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia. 

•  Does your child struggle to pay attention to details or make careless mistakes? 

• Do they not seem to listen when spoken to? 

• Do they have difficulty organizing tasks and activities? 

• Do they often lose things? 

• Do they often fidget or tap their hands or feet? 

• Do they blurt out or interrupt? 

• Do they seem "on the go" or always more active when compared to peers? 

 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfers with functioning or development. It can be defined as Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive, or Combined Type. 

• Does your child engage in repetitive motor movements? 

• Is your child particular about their food? 

• Do they have restricted interests in toys or hobbies? 

• Do they struggle to socialize with peers?  

• Does your child have difficulty adjusting with changes in their routine? 

• Are they sensative to sounds, tags on clothing, or over-stimulation?

Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined as an uneven developmental profile and a pattern of deficits in communication, social interactions, and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

•  Does your child struggle in school in all academic areas? 

• Do they have a difficult time with developmental tasks at home, such as bathing, dressing, or feeding?

•  Do they struggle with communicating their wants or needs? 

• Do you feel like your child needs more assistance with tasks than siblings or peers?

An intellectual disability is defined as significantly below average general intellectual and adaptive functioning manifested during the developmental period, with significant delays in academic skills. 

• Does your child have frequent temper outburst or tantrums? 

• Do they seem irritable? 

• Have they lost interest or activities they were previously interested in? 

• Does your child engage in negative self-talk on a consistent basis, such as "I am dumb", "No one likes me", "I wish I was not here anymore." Has your child's eating or sleeping habits changed significantly?

•  Does your child experience unexplainable extreme moods or changes in mood?

There are a variety of mood disorders and an evaluation is the best way to determine which, if any, are impacting your child.

Services can be provided locally to Volusia and Flagler Counties in-person. In addition, virtual services are available for anyone residing in the Florida area.