by Dr. Phyllis Books, DC
Children with dyslexia are often withdrawn and quiet when we’d like nothing better than to have them open up and share themselves with us. They feel different, ashamed, and less than complete, and this may cause them to shut down. Here are a few ways you can help them open up and grow into happy, well-adjusted children.
Show undying support and love.
This step alone can make all the difference in the world to a dyslexic child. You need to open up first and show your child how much you love him or her, and that will model how to expand and grow. Make him or her feel safe and able to tell you anything.
Spend special one-on-one time.
Your child will blossom if you make an effort to spend time alone with him or her on a regular basis. Create a routine and rituals that work for both of you and draw you closer. Your child’s reptilian brain will feel safe, which will encourage him or her to be vulnerable and open the heart.
Encourage dreams.
Every child has hopes, dreams, and aspirations that shape who he or she is. Children want to share those with others, but they’re used to being ridiculed by their peers. If you provide them a nonthreatening place to be themselves, they’ll share their innermost thoughts, which you can then nurture and encourage.
Give them space.
This can be a fine line to walk, but you want to encourage and support them without smothering them. Give them plenty of space to do their own thing, but be nearby to be their cheerleader.
Go to bat for them when necessary.
While you don’t want to (and can’t) fight all their battles for them, when it comes to dealing with the educational and medical establishments, you need to step up and be your child’s biggest advocate. Do what you need to in order to protect your child, and be sure you are informed and knowledgeable about dyslexia.
For more information about helping your child with dyslexia, visit my website and feel free to ask me questions any time. Good luck to you and your child.
Dr. Phyllis Books, DC, is a teacher, doctor, grandmother, and developer of Books Neural Therapy™, a natural, non-drug intervention for children with dyslexia and other learning and behavior issues. Her clients call her a combination of a neurosurgeon, a psychiatrist, and Mother Teresa. Mostly, she loves sharing what she’s learned about kids, how they learn, and how they can feel good about themselves and be successful. Support@ReversingDyslexia.com (512) 560-7888, drphyllisbooks.com and reversingdyslexia.com.
Children with dyslexia are often withdrawn and quiet when we’d like nothing better than to have them open up and share themselves with us. They feel different, ashamed, and less than complete, and this may cause them to shut down. Here are a few ways you can help them open up and grow into happy, well-adjusted children.
Show undying support and love.
This step alone can make all the difference in the world to a dyslexic child. You need to open up first and show your child how much you love him or her, and that will model how to expand and grow. Make him or her feel safe and able to tell you anything.
Spend special one-on-one time.
Your child will blossom if you make an effort to spend time alone with him or her on a regular basis. Create a routine and rituals that work for both of you and draw you closer. Your child’s reptilian brain will feel safe, which will encourage him or her to be vulnerable and open the heart.
Encourage dreams.
Every child has hopes, dreams, and aspirations that shape who he or she is. Children want to share those with others, but they’re used to being ridiculed by their peers. If you provide them a nonthreatening place to be themselves, they’ll share their innermost thoughts, which you can then nurture and encourage.
Give them space.
This can be a fine line to walk, but you want to encourage and support them without smothering them. Give them plenty of space to do their own thing, but be nearby to be their cheerleader.
Go to bat for them when necessary.
While you don’t want to (and can’t) fight all their battles for them, when it comes to dealing with the educational and medical establishments, you need to step up and be your child’s biggest advocate. Do what you need to in order to protect your child, and be sure you are informed and knowledgeable about dyslexia.
For more information about helping your child with dyslexia, visit my website and feel free to ask me questions any time. Good luck to you and your child.
Dr. Phyllis Books, DC, is a teacher, doctor, grandmother, and developer of Books Neural Therapy™, a natural, non-drug intervention for children with dyslexia and other learning and behavior issues. Her clients call her a combination of a neurosurgeon, a psychiatrist, and Mother Teresa. Mostly, she loves sharing what she’s learned about kids, how they learn, and how they can feel good about themselves and be successful. Support@ReversingDyslexia.com (512) 560-7888, drphyllisbooks.com and reversingdyslexia.com.
