{"id":631,"date":"2023-08-09T11:57:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T09:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golexic.com\/?p=631"},"modified":"2024-09-16T16:33:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:33:48","slug":"building-your-child-s-self-esteem-when-they-have-dyslexia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golexic.com\/de\/blog\/building-your-child-s-self-esteem-when-they-have-dyslexia\/","title":{"rendered":"(re-)Building your child\u2019s self-esteem when they have dyslexia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Raising confident children - with dyslexia<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Children with dyslexia and special educational needs often face challenges in their daily life, including stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem. They tend to experience a lot of difficulty at school and sometimes even express they feel anxious in class, especially when they need to read aloud in front of their peers.<\/p>

We have a dedicated blog to help parents understand the effect of Dyslexia on the emotional well-being of children. Here are 3 practical exercises to boost their self-esteem and progressively rebuild their confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why do we talk about self-esteem?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With most of the children we work with, and from talking with their parents, we know that dyslexia has a direct impact on children\u2019s self-perception.<\/p>

Children with learning differences feel like they are constantly underperforming at school in relation to their peers. They are very aware of their difficulties and how it looks. This, in turn, progressively starts impacting their confidence in their abilities and, more broadly, their self-esteem. And self-esteem is something that can be challenging to build back up.<\/p>

What can you about it?<\/p>

On a \u201ccognitive\u201d level<\/strong>, it\u2019s important that your child understands that their dyslexia is not related to their intelligence. They have to be able to separate the skills they are assessed on from what they are actually able to do. School can be unforgiving from that perspective: children are primarily graded on their ability to learn reading and spelling at the start of primary school. It is a system in which dyslexic children have few opportunities to shine. It\u2019s important that dyslexic children understand this is just one part of the picture and is not indicative of their abilities as an individual.<\/p>

On an \u201cemotional\u201d level<\/strong>, children with special educational need a little extra help overcoming the psychological burden that comes from underperforming at school. Did you know that children who are “poor readers” are more at risk of developing emotional troubles<\/a> like depression, anxiety, fear of school, and social exclusion? This shows how important it is to work on instilling confidence and building up self-esteem for children who struggle with reading.<\/p>

So where to start?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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3 exercises to boost their self-esteem<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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#1. Celebrate the small wins. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCelebrate what is a victory to them. It could be a good score on their homework that they worked hard on, a test result that they are happy with, or finding a hobby they feel happy doing. This will help with their self-awareness – they may begin to focus on what they are good at instead of their challenges and difficulties.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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#2. Help them set goals. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSetting a few realistic goals for themselves is a good way to find success in an encouraging way. Make sure they are individual and are aligned with their specific skill set. Goals don\u2019t always have to be reading-related, they can also be related to a subject at school, a new skill, or even a hobby. Help them realise that their ability goes well beyond what is asked of them at school, and help them see or find the other talents they have. The focal point here is not only the goal itself but also the perseverance and effort that goes into reaching the goal. That, in itself, is a talent many dyslexics have, and don\u2019t realise until much later in life. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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#3. Practice gratitude. <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Another method for boosting self-esteem is practicing gratitude. It\u2019s a very simple but impactful practice and is especially useful when your child is exposed to a lot of negative emotions that might reduce their sense of self-worth. The focus of practicing gratitude is to divert focus away from negative thoughts by encouraging them to reflect on positive experiences. It\u2019s as simple as asking your child questions like:<\/p>