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Kas Govender (Happy)
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Date Posted: 02:33:30 03/11/11 Fri
Hello, As a teacher in a school for children with dyslexia, I firmly believe that it is important that you as parents learn about your child’s learning styles so that you are able to acknowledge your child’s challenges and are confident to be supportive and positive. As parents you should avoid failure situations at home as the child gets enough of that elsewhere. Home must be a safe place, so don’t show anxiety if you can possibly avoid it – it adds to their feeling of inadequacy. Rather offer praise when they make an effort as praise motivates them to keep on trying. Parents, you are able to provide relevant information about your child’s life and you are key partners/stakeholders throughout your child’s school career. Parents can get adequate information on how to work/collaborate with educational institutions and teachers, for example, Finding Help When Your Child Is Struggling in School, From Kindergarten Through Junior High School, by Lawrence J. Greene (olden Books, 1998) or Straight Talk About Reading, How Parents Can make Difference During the Early Years by Susan L. Hall and Louisa C. Moats, ED. D Foreword by G. Reid Lyon, Ph.D, Chief, Child Development and Behaviour Branch, National Institute of Health, (Contemporary Books,1999). Providing the right type of support both in school and at home and help to a child with dyslexia is key to their success!
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Parents are key role players