Raising A Child With Dyslexia: 3 Things Parents Can Do #dyslexia

Submitted by Judy Hanning on Fri, 2017-02-10 08:00

Raising a child with dyslexia can be challenging. Many parents feel the stress and anxiety of dealing with issues that spread far beyond the classroom and affect everyday life for both the child and other family members. However, experts and parents agree there are a few key steps that parents can take to make coping with dyslexia’s challenges easier for all concerned.

As the most common learning disability, dyslexia affects somewhere between 5 and 17 percent of the U.S. population. Its reach extends far beyond the classroom, causing stress, tension and confusion for families with a dyslexic child.
~ GABRIELLE EMANUEL

Early diagnosis of dyslexia saves both money and grief.

The sooner you intervene, the better: early dyslexia diagnosis in children is critical in affecting their potential. Find something else your child is really good at: those with dyslexia are often gifted in other areas, including such fields as drama, art, computer science, music and sports. Having a creative outlet can head off the risk of depression. Make a financial plan: parents may have to pay out of pocket to supplement available support.

Key Takeaways:

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The sooner you get kids with dyslexia help the better.
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Starting specific reading programs while a child is young has had success.
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Depression is found more in children with dyslexia according to experts.
Read the full article here:
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/11/29/503766818/raising-a-child-with-dyslexia-3-things-parents-can-do