Seek out Testing and Diagnosis and Allow Space for Students to Pursue Other Passions
Testing is a compass that helps you identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Equipping yourself with this information will help you prioritize what to address. Getting a dyslexia diagnosis [4] may seem really difficult. There are numerous forms of assessments. Experts refer to these assessments as a “labyrinth of testing.” Studies show that running assessments is a vital way to learn and understand the special challenges of your student. Testing is a compass that helps you.
Students with dyslexia spend all day in school struggling to read. Going through these struggles regularly can have significant negative effects on their self-esteem. This is why it is important to allow them to experience things they are good at, and as a result develop their confidence. School is usually not fun for dyslexic students. Empower them and let them enjoy what they excel at.