EBN- All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for children with learning disabilities, this positive reinforcement can help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and determination to keep going even when things get tough.
When looking for ways to help children with learning disabilities , remember that you are looking for ways to help them help themselves. Your job as a parent is not to “cure” learning disabilities, but to provide your child with the social and emotional tools they need to overcome challenges. Learning disabilities that can be corrected can help your child grow stronger and more resilient.
Has your child been diagnosed with a learning disability? With these parenting tips, you can help them build self-confidence and succeed in school and in life, as doctors and professionals guide you.
Always remember that the way you act and respond to challenges has a big impact on your child. A good attitude won’t solve the problems associated with a learning disability, but it can give your child hope and confidence that things can get better and that they will eventually succeed.
Know that your child’s problem has a solution
Leaning disabilities are not insurmountable. Remind yourself that everyone faces obstacles. It is up to you as a parent to teach your child how to deal with these obstacles without becoming frustrated or overwhelmed. Don’t let tests, school bureaucracy, and endless paperwork distract you from what is truly important and give your child plenty of emotional and moral support.
Learn more about your child’s condition
Do your own research and stay up to date on new developments in learning disability programs, treatments, and educational technologies. You may be tempted to turn to others—teachers, therapists, doctors—for solutions, especially in the beginning. But you are your child’s ultimate expert, so take charge when it comes to finding the tools he or she needs to learn.
By understanding the different types of learning disorders and their signs, you can identify the specific challenges your child faces and find an effective treatment program.
