sociate with others. When other children in school notice
dyslexics, many of the other children pick and mock at them because of their disability. (Dyslexia the Gift) "Unfortunately, the effects of dyslexia extend beyond the classroom. If classmates taunt the dyslexic about his mistakes, the children's self-worth takes a tumble. To compensate for their discomfort, dyslexic children often become class clowns." (Crockferd, 10K) These types of disturbances caused by other children affect the dyslexic child's ability to concentrate when working on his schoolwork.
The way dyslexic children are attended at home is crucial because this is where the parental guardians are to develop the child's aptitude for living and learning. These dyslexic children look forward to the home comfort zone. After a difficult day at school these parental guardians put more pressure on the child because they are worried their child may not be overcoming their disability, therefore causing the child to seclude himself even more. "Children can grow only in an environment of unconditional love." (Cronin 43)
In order to help a dyslexic child in their home life, parents must offer humor when the pressure is too much so they do not feel so tense. Dyslexic children are to participate and have responsibilities at home, such as to set the table, to maintain his room clean, or to take out the garbage. These values are placed upon the child so they do not feel left out, or even more disabled in their home life. As a dyslexic child becomes more aware of his disability, he may become more interested about it, giving him the opportunity to challenge himself in succeeding and overcoming the disability. However, this may not be the same to every dyslexic child. There are many examples of dyslexic children who will begin to feel unintelligent, and feel as though he is not worthy to learn. Many dyslexic children need psychological help fo...