FOR PARENTS OF MULTIPLE CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA 6 TIPS TO SUCCEED

BY GEORGIE NORMAND, M.A.

It's both possible and even likely that if you already have one child with dyslexia, one or more of their siblings may also struggle with the process of learning to read. This is especially true if either parent experienced problems learning to read, write, or spell.

Dyslexia, the most common learning disability, affects 15-20% of the population and can occur in up to half of those children who have a parent or sibling with dyslexia. The risk and severity are greater when both parents have dyslexia.

Managing the academic success of just one child with

dyslexia can be challenging. Since dyslexia is not a one-size-fits-all reading disability, working towards successful outcomes for multiple children with dyslexia can feel a lot like juggling balls. If that's how you feel, the following tips can help you navigate the process with less stress and more success.

DOUBLE DUTY: Help each child discover and focus on their strengths. Giving them time to develop their gifts individually will create resilience, build confidence, and improve self-esteem as they tackle and conquer reading, writing, and spelling skills.