4 Parts to a Dyslexic

You need to consider 4 different aspects of your dyslexic child. Each is as equally important as the others. You need to make sure you understand and nurture each aspect. I think it is really important for us to keep in mind that it is not just the academic aspect that is important - it is the whole child which includes all these areas:

Academic Skills:

• reading
• spelling
• writing
• math
• science
• social studies

Learning Strategies

• Strategies for spelling (logic based spelling)
• Strategies for memory
• Strategies for match concepts (stories for math facts)
• Strategies related to organization
• Strategies for reading (books on CD, etc)

Gifts and Talents

• Sports
• Music
• Art
• Empathy/Community Involvement
• Drama

Resiliency

• Self esteem
• Self advocacy
• Social skills
• Self awareness

Each of these areas are critical to a child's success. Don't just focus on the struggles in the academic areas. Celebrate the successes in the other areas!