Keeping knowledge of your child's learning disability from them will only leave them wondering what's 'wrong' with them. Use these tips to have the right conversations and build your child's confidence.
A parent once called my special education school to request an admissions visit for her and her son, who was struggling mightily in school. She asked a strange question in her initial phone call: “Does the school have any signs or posters displayed that identify the program as a school for kids with learning disabilities?”learning disabilityI have long been puzzled by a parent’s reluctance to discuss a child’s learning disability diagnosis with him.
. Because he is puzzled about the difficulty that he is experiencing at school, he is unlikely to be able to commit to his studies.When discussing the child’s learning problems with her, it is critical to explain what the disorder is — and what it is not. You may find that the child holds many misconceptions about her disorder , and it is important that youDuring these discussions, emphasize her strengths and affinities, and do not simply focus on her weaknesses and difficulties.
A more realistic approach might be to cite people whom the child knows as inspirational examples: “Did you know that Uncle John also had trouble in school and he had to repeat third grade? It took him forever to do his homework and he still has difficulty writing. But he has a terrific job at the hospital.Demystify your child’s daily struggles.
It is important that these explanations be made in a sensitive and age-appropriate way. This important information should not be communicated in an intense “let’s discuss your learning disability” session. Rather, you should discuss the child’s challenges with him in a gradual, informal, and sequential way.
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