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Children develop in different ways and at different times. There are certain signs of reading or learning problems, though, that parents and teachers can watch out for. The following articles provide information on different processes for identifying kids who need extra help to succeed in school. You may also want to see the Developmental Timelines and Struggling Readers sections for additional articles and information.
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