DYSLEXIA IS NOT A DISEASE..IT CAN BE TREATED..

Have you ever observed your child having difficulty learning in school? Do they struggle with writing, reading, or are they getting confused over numbers and letters, write in reverse order, have a messy handwriting or perhaps even attention difficulties. Think carefully, maybe your child is suffering from Dyslexia. As a parent it is now time to react quickly to the problem and help your child to overcome it.

Dyslexia is caused by an impairment in the brain’s ability to translate images received from eyes and ears into understandable language and not, as is the popular misconception, due to any impairment in vision, hearing or even brain damage. It has nothing to do with the child’s intelligence levels. It is genetic and has a neurobiological origin.

In School, these children may become frustrated and have low self esteem as they find it difficult to cope with reading and writing. Children may become withdrawn and get stressed too. They generally lack motivation and tend to dislike school.

It is important for parents to consult a health professional regarding their child’s development. Having a meeting with your child’s teacher would be helpful too. Many kinds of assessments are planned for each child where they go through a sequence of tests in which their health, intelligence, performance, sensory and motor skills are assessed by a health professional.

Remember, dyslexia is not a disease...therefore there is no medication for treating it. Dyslexia can be corrected by educational counseling, proper guidance, unconditional support and love by parents and teachers. As parents we must educate ourselves about dyslexia first. Make sure to read stories to your child. And also encourage him to read to the best of his ability. We must try and identify their strengths and praise them for it. We must also check- in regularly with the child’s teachers and learning specialists about their performance. By having more awareness and understanding of these learning differences, both parents and teachers can contribute to the happiness of their child.