My child has dyslexia. Now What do I do?
As a parent with a child with dyslexia, I know first hand how overwhelming it can feel. Where do you start? What do you need to do to get started on this new journey? This page includes a list of starting points to help you and your child after a diagnosis has been given. If you would like to meet with me to discuss next steps, have evaluations explained in detail, or just have an advocate to help you through this process, please call SpeechAbiity. I do offer consultation services to explain these steps in detail. I am also a certified structured literacy therapist who can help figure out the right "next step" for your student.
DO's
1. Talk about Dyslexia
2. Learn about Dyslexia
3. Meet with Teachers
4. Find Your Child's Strengths
5. Find a tutor that can help your child.
Dont's
Don't Believe Your Child Needs to be Fixed
Don't be afraid to Advocate
Don't Let Dyslexia be an Excuse
Don't Wait
How Do I tell my child that they are Dyslexic? - For Parents
Your child has been struggling to understand why learning is different for them for some time. When a diagnosis has been given it is important to share the word dyslexia with your child. Sharing this information offers them some relief. Most kids will be relieved to learn that there is a reason for the struggle and that they aren't stupid, it's simply a learning difference. Now you understand how they learn best and can work towards ways to make school easier.
Links for more information:
How Do I tell my child that they are Dyslexic? - For Parents
DO's
1. Talk about Dyslexia
2. Learn about Dyslexia
3. Meet with Teachers
4. Find Your Child's Strengths
5. Find a tutor that can help your child.
Dont's
Don't Believe Your Child Needs to be Fixed
Don't be afraid to Advocate
Don't Let Dyslexia be an Excuse
Don't Wait
How Do I tell my child that they are Dyslexic? - For Parents
Your child has been struggling to understand why learning is different for them for some time. When a diagnosis has been given it is important to share the word dyslexia with your child. Sharing this information offers them some relief. Most kids will be relieved to learn that there is a reason for the struggle and that they aren't stupid, it's simply a learning difference. Now you understand how they learn best and can work towards ways to make school easier.
Links for more information:
- The Dyslexia Diagnosis by Kyle Redford on Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity
- 8 Tips For Introducing Dyslexia to your child - Understood
- Things Not to Say to Your Child with Dyslexia - Understood
How Do I tell my child that they are Dyslexic? - For Parents