REASSURE THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SIBLINGS THAT THERE ARE HERE FOR YOU | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Because kids with dyslexia may receive extra attention from adults, they sometimes worry about how their brothers or sisters view them. Let your child know that you’ll make sure his siblings don’...
2 Kesä 20203min
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD KNOWS THAT YOUR HERE FOR THEM | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Your child probably wonders whether you realize how dyslexia affects his everyday life, too. Show him you understand and support him. What to say: “I know that your dyslexia affects all kinds of ...
28 Touko 20204min
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT A KID WITH DYSLEXIA KNOWS THAT SCHOOLS ARE HERE TO HELP | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Children with dyslexia may worry that their teachers think they’re not trying. They need to know that the school understands their challenges—and has ways to help. What to say: “I know some of yo...
26 Touko 20204min
EXPLAIN WHAT WORD WILL BE USED AROUND DYSLEXICS SO THEY KNOW WHAT IT MEANS | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Specific words can help make this “thing” causing your child’s reading and writing issues feel more defined and manageable. What to say: “You may hear the word dyslexia at school or at the doctor...
21 Touko 20204min
EXPLAIN WHAT DYSLEXIA MEANS TO SOMEONE WHO WAS DIAGNOSED | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: Your child deserves to know that dyslexia may present challenges. But make sure he also understands that he’s just as smart as his classmates who don’t have it. And he’s not alone. What to say: “...
19 Touko 20203min
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TIME TO TELL YOUR CHILD THAT THEY HAVE DYSLEXIA | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Why: It’s best to bring up your child’s reading and writing challenges during a peaceful moment in a neutral place. He’ll be more receptive during a quiet weekend walk together than while he’s working...
14 Touko 20204min
ARE DYSLEXIA FONTS THE CURE? |DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
Dyslexia fonts use thicker lines in parts of letters, among other differences. Some people prefer these fonts. But they’re not proven to help with reading. Dyslexia is a problem with language, no...
12 Touko 20204min
MY CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DYSLEXIA. WHAT NOW? PART 2 | DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY
4. Discover what helps kids with dyslexia. There are many ways to help kids with reading challenges. Learn about multisensory instruction and how it can help kids with dyslexia with reading. And explo...
7 Touko 20204min
