When you are confronted with a child that has dyslexia chances are you feel that you have quite a big problem in your hands. On the contrary, you should not feel this way because this is a problem that your child can overcome with some help from you and others who are knowledgeable about this.
Children with dyslexia are normal children but they have slow learning skills. They somehow have difficulty in writing, spelling and reading words. Your child's brain works differently in processing what he reads and writes. There is difficulty in converting talking to thinking and processing ideas to transmit into words. They may need extra help and guidance in these skills to help them cope up with their daily activities. As a parent you must shower your child with all the love, care and understanding. That would help ease your child's feelings of discomfort. Patience is also a virtue that you must practice since you would be closely monitoring your child's progress at school and at play.
It would be practical if you teach your child some simple direction skills. You can have him wear a watch or wristband to help him distinguish his left hand from the right hand. Help your child write properly by making him write in a lined paper pad starting at the left side of the margin going to the right side.
To develop your child's reading skills, you can cut a cardboard shaped into a miniature window and use this as a reading tool to guide your child to read one line at a time, from left to right. Make your child read in fragments as this would be better than having him read long lines. Explain and read some words to him and ask him to repeat them out loud. This would help him understand and pronounce the words better. Encourage your child's imagination by helping him picture in his mind what he is reading. Try to include rhymes as part of his reading lessons. Your child would show interest in words that have some similar sounds. You can even teach your child songs that illustrate rhyming and you can do this together as part of your bonding time.
Consider working together with your child's teacher and plan out his school assignments and lessons. At school the teacher can provide your child some extra time in developing his reading, writing and listening skills and it would be your part to follow through at home. Just make sure of a good balance between school activities and playtime.
Children with dyslexia can grow into normal and responsible adults. All they need is proper guidance, encouragement and opportunity to develop their learning skills. Their dyslexia should not be a hindrance in their way of life.
What to Do When Your Child Has Dyslexia
By: Angela Borshishz
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