How to Minimize or Possibly Prevent the Effects of Dyslexia in Your Child

How to Minimize Effects of Dyslexia in Your Child

Tips on How to Minimize the Effects of Dyslexia in Your Child

In his newest book, The Marvelous Learning Animal, Arthur W. Staats shares his findings on what can parents do to minimize their chances of having a dyslexic child.

  • Generate first language development. Continue to develop the language development of the child by constantly naming the activities and experiences that are being experienced.
  • Create a relationship of doing things together. In play and other activities, such as coloring in books, using toys, and having the child help in such things as simple chores.
  • When the child has developed good language for a two or three year old, introduce what Staats calls the “reading game” as directed below.

Reading Game: A Preventative Measure to Dyslexia

What you Need to Know About Autism

Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month – What You Need to Know

by Jennifer Morrison, Ph.D.

Pediatric Neuropsychologist-Our Children’s House at Baylor

Over the past decade, awareness of autism has reached a fever pitch. Although this awareness is needed, it can bring with it much confusion—especially for the parents of young children who are constantly exposed to media coverage and new research studies about the condition. So how can parents process this information without becoming alarmed or overly concerned? Or more importantly, if their child is diagnosed with Autism, where can they turn for help?

Know When to Have Your Child Tested for Learning Differences

Learning Differences in Kids

School more of a challenge than expected?

Signs point to when to have your child tested for learning differences

by Sarah Jayroe

The first day of a new school year should be an exciting time in every child’s life.  There are exciting books to read, science experiments to perform and art projects to create.  There are clubs to join and sports teams to cheer on.  Don’t forget, of course, all of the new friends to make.  The lifelong love of learning is beginning to blossom.  Unfortunately, this is not the sentiment for all students.

For some students, going back to school can be a time of dread.  Anxiety, uneasiness and feelings of low self worth can set in and, unfortunately, can have lasting repercussions.  These are the students that have a feeling that something is “off” or that they are “different.”  These students may not grasp academic concepts like their peers.   How do you know if this is simply a phase or possibly something more?  Could this uneasiness in your child be caused by an undiagnosed learning problem?