Do your children struggle in school?
Do they find it hard to follow spoken instruction?
Do they misspell words like said, there, and does?
Do they confuse letters with a similar shape, such as b and d? (Do they sometimes write b as d?)
If you answered yes to one or more of the above questions, your child may have dyslexia (learning difficulties).
Dyslexia Is a common learning disorder which affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell.
The word “dyslexia’ simply means “difficulty with words.” Although many people associate dyslexia with the switching of letters in a word, it’s a reading disorder that extends beyond simple letter conversion.
As children get older, they may exhibit other signs of dyslexia, such as difficulty with spelling and delayed language development.
Every once in a while, I have parents complain to me that their child cannot read, although it may seem that the child is slow or unable to focus, but it could simply be that the child is missing out on the right techniques for them to learn to read.
Children who are dyslexic may have concerns with understanding letter sounds, and or understanding how words rhyme. They may not be able to put words together to read and may find it hard to express themselves through writing.
Dyslexia is a lifelong condition and is the most common learning disability.
According to experts, dyslexia affect 20% of the population, and it tends to run in families.
🎯It’s really important to understand that just because your child has dyslexia does not mean they are stupid, they just learn differently from other kids.
The effects of dyslexia vary from person to person and it can lead to a number of problems including trouble learning, and social problems such as low self-esteem, behaviour problems, anxiety, and withdrawal.
Early diagnosis and intervention is important. Children will get extra help early and may improve their reading skills enough to succeed in school.
Today I’ll be sharing some of the tips I use when working with dyslexia children
ACTIVITY IDEAS FOR DYSLEXIA KIDS
🍭Reading – Read with them every day and talk to them about the book you’re reading with them 😊.
🍭Practice writing short sentences.
🍭 Break words apart for them when teaching them, for example; – The word “BRUSH” B-RU-SH.
🍭Read short story book- encourage them to read books with pictures independently and ask them questions about what they’ve just read.
🍭Stop when they are tired (it’s not how much they’ve done, but how well they’ve learned),
🍭Use objects for teaching them math (or any toys they love).
🍭Because most of them are visual learners, it’s best to use more pictures, images, and objects when supporting them in their learning.
🍭Make it fun and be patient with them. Remember they can’t help it; it’s how their brain works.
🍭Praise them often, even if they score 4/10 in the spelling tests. Praise their efforts 😊
🍭They may be slow to get something but with your help they will, and with your encouragement they will do well.
For younger children repetition is key!
When reading with your child, let them see the – words and pictures alike.
Encourage them to follow the flow of words with a finger as you read. Make it fun 🤩.
Put some action in your reading time with them 😀.
If you want your child to grow up thinking reading is so fun an activity and well worth the extra effort involved … well it’s time to start practising those silly 😜 voices😀
MY FINAL THOUGHTS
Dear parents, please pay attention to this, it may be the reason why your kids are struggling in school, and please don’t punish your child because they are struggling in school, it’s not going to help. Beating will not help a child understand what he or she doesn’t understand, rather find out why they are struggling and support them.
There will be times when your child doesn’t want to continue with the activities that they have been assigned to and it’s important that you are there to act as a warm loving firm hand guiding them along the way. You also need to be more patient and use a lot of positivity.
It’s important to celebrate their personal success not just the ones that are related to their reading or writing, and math.
If they do well in some extracurricular activities be sure to praise them for it. Having success in a field they enjoy can help them to better face the areas of academic life that are more difficult for them.
Educate yourself
The more you know about the subject the better prepared you are to deal with it.
Having a better understanding of dyslexia and how it manifests itself makes it easier for you to support someone that has the condition. It’s also important for you to know that there is so much you can do for your child. A little research, a little knowledge and a whole lot of patience can go a long way.
A lot still needs to be done in our educational system.
In some parts of the world, children are still being made to repeat the same class because they failed an exam. I’m not sure that helps because a child with dyslexia has a different way of learning, and I think rather than failing them, teachers should be trained on how to support children with dyslexia instead.
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Thanks for reading through
Olu
Have a wonderful day 🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️
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