6 Things parents can do to help their child(ren) with learning differences
Celebrate the fact that all people have different things that they are good at and things that are harder for them. It is important to recognize and appreciate everyone’s strengths and weaknesses.
Praise effort rather than outcome. It is important to recognize when a child is trying his or her best rather than focusing on the right or wrong answer.
Provide breaks while doing school work to allow the child to relax and re-focus.
Sandwich difficult tasks between easier tasks.
Model that it is okay to get things wrong. For example, if you make a mistake while writing a letter, say, “Oops! I spelled that word wrong. Oh well! I will mark it out and start over.”
Teach children to express negative emotions in a safe way.