Helping a dyslexic child at home: what to do?

Helping a dys child at home presents both challenges and opportunities. Dyslexia, which affects reading, writing and arithmetic, can hamper learning and self-esteem. Benk is committed to providing parents with effective advice and strategies to support their dyslexic child. Our aim is to create an environment conducive to his or her educational and personal development. Join us to see how we can turn these difficulties into successes.

Understanding children’s dyslexia at home

Dys disorders are a group of conditions that affect the development of basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Among them, dyslexia impacts reading ability, dyspraxia concerns movement coordination, and dyscalculia affects mathematical skills. They in no way reflect a lack of intelligence, but show a discrepancy in the way the brain processes information.

These differences can pose challenges in schooling and daily activities, making communication and organization more complex for the child. It’s crucial to adopt an empathetic and benevolent stance, recognizing the child’s efforts and valuing his or her progress, whatever it may be. Understanding the specific nature of each dysfunction enables us to adapt our support to each child, with the aim of improving their well-being and fostering their personal and educational development.

Identifying your child’s needs

• Communication :

The key lies in open communication with the child and collaboration with teachers and specialists. These professionals can offer valuable insights into his or her academic performance.

At the same time, it’s essential to work with the teachers and education specialists who interact with him. This collaboration offers good prospects for his academic performance and classroom behavior.

• Professional assessment and diagnosis

Recognizing the specific signs of dys disorders requires close attention to details, such as persistent reading or numeracy disabilities, which may indicate a need for further assessment. To understand your child’s problems, a professional assessment is often necessary. It enables us to draw up a personalized support plan, tailored to your specific needs.

Home learning strategies to help your dyslexic child

To support your dyslexic child at home, creating an environment conducive to education is essential. Start by creating a calm, well-lit and organized work area where your child can concentrate without distractions. This will make her feel safe and comfortable to study.

Appropriate teaching techniques also play an important role. For example, using colors to differentiate concepts or visual aids can help make information more accessible. Consider multisensory teaching methods, which integrate touch, sight and hearing to facilitate comprehension and memorization.

Finally, include games and educational applications specially designed for dyslexic children. By stimulating their motivation, these playful tools engage your child in working on their specific difficulties in a fun and effective way. By combining these elements, you create a personalized and stimulating learning environment for your dyslexic child at home.

Emotional support and well-being for dyslexic children

Encouraging self-confidence and self-esteem

Emotional support is fundamental to a dyslexic child’s well-being. Encouraging self-confidence and self-esteem in these children means recognizing their efforts and progress, however small. Celebrate every achievement and show them that their value is not limited to their academic performance.

Dealing with frustration and failure :

Faced with the inevitable moments of frustration and failure, we recommend adopting a positive and reassuring attitude. Teach your child tips for expressing emotions constructively and seeing obstacles as learning opportunities. Support at these moments helps build resilience.

Extracurricular activities and adapted leisure activities :

Extracurricular activities and hobbies adapted to their interests and abilities can also play an important role in their development. Whether it’s sport, music, art or any other enriching activity, these moments of relaxation are essential to his overall well-being. They enable him to flourish in areas where he feels competent and valued, thus boosting his self-esteem.

Working with professionals like Benk to guide dyslexic children at home

Working closely with professionals aims to provide optimum support for your dyslexic child. At Benk, we value the importance of a strong partnership between parents, teachers and specialists. Benk ensures that every dyslexic child receives the support they need to excel, both at home and at school.

We specialize in tailor-made support for dyslexic children, combining expertise and empathy to develop effective learning techniques and tools. By focusing on organization, motivation, memorization, and above all, the development of self-confidence, we aim to empower every child to achieve their goals with a strong, resilient mindset.

Please contact us. Together, we can help your child develop and reach his or her full potential. Visit our site for more information and let’s get started today.