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When a child is making progress, be sure to keep the scaffolding in place a little while longer. This way they can continue building on their skills without crashing when there is a little wobble.

To all the parents out there, crying silent tears into your pillow tonight because it hurts so much to see your dyslexic child struggling - a child having to work twice as hard as their peers for half the outcome, making comments about their own ability that beaks your heart.

Hang in there parents! There is hope.

I too cried those silent tears into my pillow, night after night, year after year. Tonight my tears are tears of gratitude and joy for my little girl who could not read or write at the age of 10 graduated with a Masters degree in Architecture today. She has learned resilience, perseverance and how to be a problem solver- all because of dyslexia 🙏🙏

Books are important, but so are dreams. Support your child to grow their strengths alongside academics — one day, those passions might shape their future!

Watch tonight at 9pm Channel 4

I could really do with your help supporting me on this important documentary about dyslexia and you folks have a part to play in the next step when we try and get the government to make the changes required to make our classrooms around the country truly inclusive so for inspiration tune in to watch the documentary tomorrow night 9 pm Channel Four that would be amazing and please forward this to anyone who is effected by dysexia or neeodyverity . bless. Jo xx @channel4

Watch the full video on YouTube https://youtu.be/NkGM9JzPizw

Dyslexia is not a superpower! I completely understand why parents use this narrative to try and help their children embrace the positive side of dyslexia. I want to share how some children feel about this narrative.
1. They feel invalidated and don’t believe that you understand the struggles they are experiencing.
2. They feel even more like a failure, as a superpower implies that they now need to save the world. Suddenly, the pressure multiplies.

Instead, try using the straightforward narrative that everyone has strengths and difficulties. Our brains naturally develop faster and stronger in the areas of our strengths (highlight some of your child’s strengths). Sometimes, that can be at the cost of development in other areas, such as reading and writing, and we need to make a bit more of an effort to develop those skills.

This narrative encourages a growth mindset and accountability without feeling extra pressure.

If you have used the superpowers narrative, you have done so with the best intentions and information at the time. Changing the narrative now will only show your child that you have grown in your understanding and will make them feel more supported.

From one parent to another, I wish you all the best on your dyslexia journey.

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Why calling dyslexia a superpower can make things worse Dyslexia is not a superpower! I completely understand why parents use this narrative to try and help their children embrace the positive side of dyslexia. I ...