___ Difficulty with short-term memory in the classroom
___ High level of distractibility and/or hyperactivity
___ Difficulty with spelling, reading and reading comprehension
___ Difficulty hearing with background noise
___ Low motivation, no interest, negative attitude and general dislike of school
___ Avoidance of reading and/or related activities
___ Homework hassles
___ Difficulty copying from the board to paper
___ Difficulty understanding new concepts
___ Difficulty following directions
___ Difficulty following and participating in discussions
___ Daydreaming in class
___ Clumsy and uncoordinated movements
___ Difficulty making friends and socially awkward
___ Low self-esteem, poor self-image, low self-confidence
___ Flat and monotonous voice, hesitant speech, weak vocabulary
___ Poor attention and concentration in learning and communication environments
___ Oversensitivity to sound
___ Messy handwriting
___ Low tolerance for frustration, highly irritable
If you checked four or more, it may be indicative of processing difficulties that would require a clinical evaluation to determine the nature and extent of the problem.