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PARENT TIPS
Back -to- School Tips for Parents
of Students with LD.
Many parents of children with
learning disabilities do not look forward to the return of school
because their children do so well during the summer months when there
are no academic demands. Many parents dread the daily battle of
helping their child with homework. Here are some suggestions to get
you going on the right track for this school year.
1.
Set aside specific times during the day to work with your child. Let
these times be for you and your child alone.
2.
Start with SHORT work periods and gradually increase them. A good
rule is to stop when your child is at the peak of success. Don't push
him or her to the point of failure.
3.
Be as objective and patient as you can. Speak to your child in a
quiet, firm voice.
4.
Make commands or directions short and simple.
5.
If a task is too difficult for your child, move on to something
easier. Then come back to the first task after changing it so that
your child can succeed.
6.
When yu child is capable of doing a task, gently insist that he or
she finish it.
7.
Be aware of your child's
abilities as well as his or her weaknesses. Don't continue using
tasks that are too easy for your child. There should be some
challenge to hold your child's attention.
8.
Praise your child for even the smallest success. Do not emphasize
failures.
9.
Really listen to your child. Be there when he or she needs your
help.
10.
Relax with your child. Enjoy your time together. Take time to laugh.
11.
Be honest with your child. Don't say there is nothing wrong. No one
knows better than your child that something is wrong with the way he
or she learns.
12.
Take a positive approach such as: "There is help. You can learn.
Learning might seem slow for a while, but I'm in this with
you."
13.
Be easy on yourself. You didn't create your child's learning
disabilities. You can't handle everything. Get some help if things
are not going well.
14.
Communicate regularly with your child's teacher. Ask for successful
teaching strategies. Inform the teacher when homework assignments
appear to be beyond your child's grasp.
15.
Talk regularly with other parents of children with learning
disabilities. Share your frustrations and successes with someone who
understands.
