LEARNING PROBLEMS

DISLEXIA

Dyslexia is an impairment of reading, writing and learning. Its cause is an alteration of the brain areas that control language. Affects 5% of children aged 7 to 9 years, mostly males. He is credited with a genetic basis and is not related to intelligence.

Its manifestations are varied and depend on the intensity of the condition and age of the child, because it can affect memory-related functions, vocabulary, and speech motor areas. Even in preschool can be seen significant deficiencies in language, motor skills, perception and lack of maturity in general, so, knowing that not only heals over time, early diagnosis is required for help the child promptly. Therefore, parents and educators should not hesitate to consult the pediatrician before the first suspicions of dyslexia.

For a dyslexic child is not necessary to present all the symptoms listed below, although neither is to present only one of these:
Preschoolers (children ages 3 to 5 years):

Slow development of vocabulary and delayed development of speech with difficulty articulating or pronouncing words.Clumsiness in running and jumping.Difficulty following directions and learning routines.Lack of attention and increased activity and impulsivity.Difficulty buttoning and buckling or upload a zip.Delay to memorize numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, colors and shapes.Lack of management control and pencil and scissors.Occurrence of problem behaviors in their social skills.School (children aged 6 to 11 years):Reverses letters, numbers and words.Confuses the order of letters within words.Transposed letters, change the order and reversed numbers.Difficulty connecting letters and sounds and decode words learned.Has difficulty pronouncing words, investing, or investing replacing syllables.Confuses left and right in mirror writing.His motor coordination is poor, easily confused and prone to accidents.Not well attached to the pen.His condition in fine motor coordination gives bad handwriting and poor handwriting.Not complete a series of verbal instructions.Your reading comprehension is poor. It is slow to recall information.Having trouble about the time and can not know the hour, day, month and year.Fails to write thoughts, or organize, your grammar and spelling are deficient.Showed difficulty in learning basic numerical concepts and can not apply them in calculations or to solve problems.12 years and older:Have trouble concentrating when reading or writing.Term memory failure, not remembering what was read by his difficulty with reading comprehension, written language or math skills.Misinterprets information, for their lack of understanding of abstract concepts and because it reads wrong.Shows difficulty organizing space, materials work, and his thoughts in writing or speaking.Fails to plan your time and have strategies to complete tasks on time.Work slowly and does not adapt to new environments.Social skills do not work and fails to make friends or understand the discussions.Finally, avoid reading, writing and mathematics and emotional blocks.

 

 

General Support StrategiesSeek help from qualified professionals to feel secure and know what the status of their child.Try to make your home a serene and encouraging: for the child can be daunting experience dyslexia.Encourage your child to stand out in some other activity, whether sports, music, drawing, etc., Showing that he can succeed in another facet of his life.Never talk about their difficulties and failures, not including in the conversation and ask their opinion.Always praise their strengths and insist on their particular skills.Remember that your child needs, like everyone else, feel love, acceptance, protection, discipline and freedom to grow and learn so happy and cope with their dyslexia.Talk to your child about his problems and listen to their proposals and decisions.

 Strategies to help you learnHelp with their homework or find a teacher who can provide that help.You can use color codes to mark all the books and belongings of her son, so your child to recognize them quickly.Promotes skills and teach your child to pack and unpack and organize the material portfolio.Read every day with your child's homework and books of interest, explaining the meaning of new words and understanding text.Use technology to help you: PDAs, word processors, spelling correctors, dictionaries and computerized calendars. There are very useful programs that you can use.Since your child has recurring problems with memory, help, and if you ask about school issues referred to grammar, spelling or calculation, do not hesitate to answer it as many times as necessary.Set aside time to listen to your child, have the opportunity to know how was your day and know their concerns. It's about sharing and listening sympathetically.