Red-Flag Phrases at Parent/Teacher Conferences

As a parent, how do you know which struggles or behaviors are just a “normal” part of the learning process vs. an indication that there’s a deeper issue?

One way is to listen to cues from the teacher at your next parent-teacher conference.

Some key phrases can serve as red flags that a cognitive skills weakness is holding your child back from unlocking their full potential. Here are some of those red-flag phrases to listen for, as well as what they might mean: