The most important thing they can do is to build up the damaged confidence and self-esteem of their child. Make sure the child knows he is loved for himself, and that this love is not dependent on how well he does at school.

In the first instance you should suspect it in any child who has difficulties with spelling, writing and math/s when the child appears to be otherwise normal in their conversation. There are other reasons for children to have difficulties with spelling, writing and math/s, of course: they may have missed out on some of their schooling, they may have hearing or vision problems, or they may have experienced poor teaching.

The most important thing you can do is be understanding. Don't blame or put pressure on your child for not achieving. Explain to them that their dyslexia is a real physical condition, like deafness or having to wear glasses: it does not mean they are stupid or lazy. Praise them for effort as well as achievement. Encourage areas in which they can feel successful, such as creative work (e.g. verbal storytelling), and hobbies or sports. Be flexible about your hopes for their choice of career.

The most important step is to give extra consideration to a dyslexic child in any areas which involve reading, writing or math/s. The child may need to use a spell-checker or laptop computer as a spelling aid, and may need to do a piece of work in a rough format in the first instance, returning to it later to correct spellings and punctuation. A dyslexic child has difficulty scanning along a line of text, and should never be asked to read aloud in class.

Returning to school, after the diagnosis of a chronic illness or a hospitalization due to an already diagnosed illness, is stressful for both you, the parent, and your child. The doctors have probably told you to be careful and take precautions to help ensure your child's health. You may wonder if all of that can be done at school, and if your child will be safe there.

Counsel your child in the selection of 4-H projects that are interesting and can be conveniently financed. Continue to show interest and enthusiasm after the projects have been selected. Help your child understand how to carry out the various phases of the project. But don't do the project for them. Your job is to teach, not govern; to guide, not control. Learn to give increased freedom as your child develops.

SuperGrades!™ includes a guide that gives parents detailed instructions on how to work with their child as they progress with the program. The chances of student improvement increase greatly with parental involvement.

Dyslexia has so many forms and levels that it is difficult, if not impossible, to respond properly to this question. The best advice would be to show the diagnosing physician the curriculum and work together to decide whether it would be a good choice.

HGPS is not usually passed down in families. The gene change is almost always a chance occurrence that is extremely rare. Children with other types of “progeroid” syndromes which are not HGPS may have diseases that are passed down in families. However, HGPS is a “sporadic autosomal dominant” mutation.

ANSWER: A resource lab with adapted computers for students who need extra assistance is located above the circulation area. If you are a student and have difficulties with reading and/or writing you are welcome to use The Resource Lab.

Your daughter should make an appointment with DART as soon as possible. Plus there's the possibility of the Hardship Fund paying for any diagnostic tests and the LEA granting a Disabled Students Allowance.

Our mentoring program gives you great practical ways to help your child to acquire language. When you really understand the process of how children learn language, you will know how to include fun, purposeful activities into your day to aid the process. Did you know that high and low pitches are basic elements in music and are also basic to language acquisition and development of the speaking voice.

Statistics show that around eight per cent of the population - an estimated total of some two million or more people worldwide are severely affected..

Learning that your child has autism can be a lonely experience. Many parents report that they feel like they have "lost their child". Upon learning that a child has autism, many families are eager to begin treatment. Early interventions have proven to be helpful when addressing the needs of individuals with autism. There are a number of links on this site to direct you to treatment interventions and support networks.

Dyslexia has so many forms and levels that it is difficult, if not impossible, to respond properly to this question. The best advice would be to show the diagnosing physician the curriculum and work together to decide whether it would be a good choice.