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10 Tips for Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Focus on the Present

The requirements of every child with dyslexia and the resources accessible by them may vary. Focusing on the present will help you get the best out of the available resources and give your student/child the best treatment. It would help to not dwell on any regret or guilt when advocating for your child. You will always wish you had done more. Don’t dwell on the past, focus on the present and keep looking forward.

Experts refer to dyslexia as a disability of privilege. Private therapists are expensive and may be difficult to get. However, with various educational resources, you don’t need to visit a therapist to help your child. All you have to do is focus on what resources are available to you and reassess what is working. You can also become an advocate in your school system so you can develop a community of support.