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Dyslexia Journey: Support Your Kid
How To Excite Dyslexic Kids About Learning Ft. Lois Letchford, author of “Reversed: A Memoir”
Oct 21, 2023
Lois Letchford, author of 'Reversed: A Memoir,' shares her journey teaching her dyslexic son. Topics explored include transformative teaching methods, making connections in reading, the impact of teaching methods on a dyslexic student, and creating a stress-free learning environment for dyslexic children.
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- Learning only happens when children feel safe and confident in the classroom.
- Helping dyslexic learners make meaningful connections with words supports comprehension and engagement.
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Key Point 1: Importance of Feeling Safe and Relaxed in Learning
When a child is under stress, their brain goes into fight or flight mode, making it impossible for them to learn in the classroom. This was the case for Nicholas, whose brain shut down when he was stressed. However, when Nicholas and his mother, Lois, started learning together in a relaxed environment at his own pace, his brain felt safe and receptive to learning. The key insight here is that learning only happens when children feel safe and confident in the classroom.
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