How Parents And Professionals Can Help Children With Dyslexia

Post date: Sep 19, 2017 7:07:58 AM

Dyslexia affects more and more children each year. This is a type of learning disability that jumbles up things that are read. Dyslexia affects how a child decodes and comprehends what he reads. The effect of the disorder also extends to how he recalls, writes, spells, and at times, speaks.

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It can be a frustrating, and maybe even painful experience for a child with dyslexia to try and make sense out of a paragraph (or even a sentence) he or she is reading. There is even a high probability that dyslexia could affect how a child feels, keeping him from learning and feeding to his low self-esteem.

But there are ways to overcome dyslexia. Parents have worked closely with professionals such as therapists and teachers with SPED backgrounds to come up with strategies to make life easier for kids affected by this disorder.

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Firstly, children should be in a quiet place during reading time. Books to be used need to specialized. They should have a sound file and make use of teaching methods that target the other senses. They should also have large print with big spaces. Children with dyslexia should also never be taught lessons in large chunks, but rather in small units, and comprehension and logic be given priority over memorization work.

Dr. Curtis Cripe’s work with the NTL Group in neuroengineering targets many ailments, including neurodevelopmental delays. Check out this website to learn more about Dr. Cripe and his work.