How To Help Children and Youth That Have Dyslexia
Without being managed well, dyslexia can prevent children & youth from achieving their full potential in later life. Without support, it can produce lifetime challenges with self-esteem, learning, confidence and success. Dyslexia can make adult relationships very difficult. It may be linked to a number of perceptual difficulties and may be caused and complicated by a combination of factors including: genetics; exposure to environmental pollutants; nutritional imbalances; challenges during pregnancy; physical disorganization due to trauma; and prolonged physical stress.
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First, We Would Investigate |
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For Long Term Support |
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On Our Own We Would Try: • Less or No TV, Movies, Video/Computer Games • Long Walks/Hikes • Nature • Replace sodas, juices, sugars, fats, fast foods with water, veggies, whole grains, nuts, protein, fruit, slow food • Bedtime Stories and Chats • Wholesome Pleasures • Back Rubs and Foot Massages • Pets |
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For Parents: • Get support from other parents. Deal with your fear and frustrations with other adults outside your home. • Mean what you say, say what you mean, do what you say you are going to do. • Sing lots of songs together. Dancing can help. |
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Check out: www.MedLinePlus.gov; www.KidsHealth.org; www.SchwabLearning.org; and www.traumasoma.com/index.shtml (very technical); www.acestudy.org. |