If your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability, it is not the end of the world. There is still a lot you can do to help him or her live the best life possible.
In fact, cases abound where disabled children grew up to become more successful than the supposedly able persons.
So, this post won’t be dwelling on what learning disabilities in children is. Rather, we will be sharing some little tips that can help you become a better caregiver or parents so that you can help your child to live a happy and fulfilling life. Read on:
Become An Expert
If your child is diagnosed with a learning disability, it is essential that you get the services of an expert.
However, it is important that you take the time to learn about the particular condition that your child has been diagnosed with. Learn as much as you can about the problem, the best centers in your city, therapies, programs, and learning techniques that will be most suitable for the child.
Get Professional Help
In as much as it is important to become an expert in matters related to the disability that your child suffers from, you will still need guidance from a specialist.
However, make sure you are actively involved in your child’s education, therapies, and extracurricular learning programs. The fact remains that nobody will care for your child more than you but expert guidance will surely help the child develop better and faster too.
Remain Positive
The world is filled with great men and women who suffered from one form of learning disability or the other as a child but grew up to achieve success. Having learning doesn’t stop a child from living to his or her fullest potential.
However, you will have to be positive and provide the child with an environment that will encourage learning at a pace that is convenient for him or her.
Figure Out Your Child’s Learning Pattern
Is your child a visual learner? Or does she enjoy reading instead of watching videos and pointing at photos?
It is important that you figure out what works better for him or her. Children learn differently. While some prefer reading and writing, others prefer drawing, pointing at the pictures and learning by watching videos.
Some kids are also auditory learners and prefer to learn by listening to sounds, oral reports, spoken words, and so on.
Similarly, there are kids who learn better by exploring and creating things by themselves instead of watching or listening to others; kinesthetic learners. This set of kids are better taught using hands-on teaching techniques such as lab classes, field trips, skits, and so on. They do well in activities like drama, dance, martial arts, crafts, arts, and sports.
Adopt Healthy Lifestyle and Habits
Disabled or not, it is important that you teach your kids healthy lifestyle and habits. This becomes even more important when taking care of a child with a learning disability.
So ensure that the child always gets enough sleep, eats healthy, and exercises regularly. This will help him or her to be less stressed during learning and therapy sessions.
Encouraging the child to engage in physical exercises will also help him to gain mental clarity as well as keep them cheerful and happy.
If you have more questions about this topic, feel free to reach out to us on 04-395 38 48 or send us a message at info@pulsecenter.ae and one of our specialists will contact you to discuss how we can be of help to you.