Dyslexia Institutes of America

Producing Results For Lifelong Success

 

Every day dyslexic children learn to be independent readers and writers.  Why is it that while some children overcome dyslexia many more do not??  The answer to that question is complex, and it begins with the parents of the dyslexic child.

 

Think about it; you have just been told that your child is suffering from a “Learning Disability.” This is the child that you have raised for years, you have changed their pampers, taught them to walk, worried about them when they were sick, been there at their first haircut and their first day of school.  This is your perfect child, and now someone is telling you they have “dyslexia.”  How can this be? 

 

The diagnosis of dyslexia often comes as a shock to parents.  In fact, the child very often knows that something is wrong and is relieved to finally give it an identity.  The parent, on the other hand, can have a very complicated reaction to this news. 

 

It is critical to remember that the reaction of parents to a child’s dyslexia will directly affect the ultimate success of the child.

We have been down this road before and we can help parents over this and other  hurdles.  Let us know what  is causing your concern.

The Most Critical Issue

Many emotions surround dyslexia

 

Some are productive

Some are unproductive

 

 

So What Should a Child or Adult Do???      

· Take charge of the problem immediately.

· Have the child or adult evaluated to determine if dyslexia is present.

· If dyslexia is present, without delay, get the individual into a program that is designed to make them independent, literate learners for life.

 

It is critical that you focus on productive emotions.

Don’t Agonize, Organize!

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