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Subject: Re: How to not get worn out as a parent?

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Lynne C.

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Date Posted: 06:46:51 05/09/10 Sun
In reply to: Gretchen S 's message, "How to not get worn out as a parent?" on 19:43:09 05/08/10 Sat

There is no doubt that the part played by parents in helping their dyslexic son/daughter to cope with various difficulties is very important. The younger the child as well, increases the parents' role as first "port of call", as does a change of school or a change in home circumstances. Initially, it may be that a parent decides the most helpful thing he/she can do is to spend as much time as possible working one-to-one with their child but this can easily lead, almost without noticing, to intense periods of homework activity, a burnt-out parent and neglect of other children and family members. The dyslexic child may well come to hate these intense periods. Communication is the key aspect here, both with the school and any local support group. This will not only eliminate any feelings of isolation felt by the parent but will be helpful to the school and its teachers in developing effective and constructive ways forward. Even more "academic" schools should meet individual needs as well as the needs of all learners.
Finally, don't forget there have been considerable changes in educational thinking and these have helped all schools to be aware of dyslexia and to give support where appropriate.

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Re: How to not get worn out as a parent?	belle (Hopeful)	17:53:56 05/14/10 Fri