What Causes Dyslexia and What are Treatments for it?
Dyslexia is categorized as a genetic neurobiological condition. So if your child has an immediate family member with dyslexia, they are more likely to experience the condition themself. Your child may also be at higher risk of dyslexia if they suffered an infection, toxic exposure, or other traumatic event in utero.
As a neurobiological condition, dyslexia cannot be cured. However, there are tools, habits, and practices that can help your child find success at home, in school, and later in life:
Multisensory Instruction
Having a dyslexic child use their other senses during instruction can help them better process information. For example, using a finger to trace letters and write words in the air can make it easier to recall the information later on.
Reading Out Loud
Students with dyslexia often struggle with reading accuracy and comprehension. Creating a daily habit of reading out loud can allow for improvement in these areas and in pronunciation. If your child is still not reading, you can begin building the practice now by reading aloud to them each day.
Finding Extra Support When Needed
Talk to your child’s school to learn more about their programs and practices for dyslexic students. Because dyslexia is classified as a learning disorder, schools are required by law to provide dyslexic students with Individualized Education Programs that are tailored to their specific needs.
In addition to in-school programs, there are plenty of other resources available for teachers and parents of dyslexic students. Talk to your school counselor about where and how to get started. Or, get in touch with Neal Psychological Specialties to learn more about what we recommend for our clients with dyslexia.
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