If your child has a learning disability, he or she may not know WHAT is wrong, but he usually knows SOMETHING is wrong. Get help today.

1. OPENING THE DISCUSSION
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2. If your child has a learning
disability, he or she may not know
WHAT is wrong, but he usually
knows SOMETHING is wrong.

3. This can create a feeling
of isolation and anxiety.
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4. Some parents fear telling a child
too much will contribute to these
feelings, but many experts say
this is the time to communicate
with your child.

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David Urion, MD suggests: “As in other
circumstances, parents should learn to
listen to the child, answer the questions
the child has, and only go further when
the child requests more information. Too
much information can be overwhelming.”

6. Any discussion of a learning
disability should be backed by
knowledge. Parents need to
be armed with as much
information about their child’s
disability as they can be.
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7. It’s best to focus on what the
child can do rather than what
he or she cannot do.
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8. Feelings of frustration can be
especially strong in bright or gifted
children. They may not understand
why they are good at some things,
but can’s master others. This can
create a feeling of guilt about being
a disappointment to the family.
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9. Experts say one of the most
important things for any parent to
remember is that a learning
disability is just one part of the
child, and children with LDs are not
stupid. Acceptance and support at
home helps alleviate the feelings of
isolation and guilt.

10. Betty Osman, PhD recommends
some ways to show support:
• Praise for effort rather than only results.
• When honestly given, compliments are
vitamins to one’s self-esteem and probably
should be dispensed in larger doses than
usual for young people with learning
disabilities.
• Look for and find the child’s strengths,
preferably outside of an academic setting

11. It me also help to show your child
examples of people who have faced
the same struggles. There’s a long list
of very creative people and leaders of
industry who are learning disabled.
Seeing what these people have
accomplished can help your child to
see the possibilities in his own life.
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12. School Answers offers a complete
range of diagnostic testing along
with counseling. Our fully accredited
staff can help guide you through the
entire process as well as offer your
child the support his or her learning
disability requires.
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13. We help your child with organizational
skills, tutoring and homework help.
We’re there to see that your child
becomes the best student possible
and to overcome those feelings of
inadequacy. Contact us to find out
how we can be there for you.
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