@flashie* wrote:
Kilroy..........I am in Tasmania.
I am not even sure what I want to know...........as his grandmother I just want to make it "right" for him...........I want him to know that learning is a positive wonderful experience............I don't want him to be the last one picked to be worked with by his class mates.
It is not just reading that is hard for him.........as I said his dyslexa is is severe in most areas.............writing....reading....spelling..........maths..........and along with all of that comes anxiety.
Yet he is smart..............he has an excellent memory.
Are there any programs I should be looking for?
Dyslexia can show up in any adolescent and is not related to their IQ, although some studies give an indication these types of conditions may be more common in above average intelligence, creative people often with gifts in the arts and music. This is not clearly defined but just an indication given in some of the studies we have researched.
" I want him to know that learning is a positive wonderful experience ". A couple of our young, dyslexic, extended family members have managed to successfully complete their schooling with one young lad about to enter university. This has been with ongoing professional help from trained specialists and some regular private tutoring. Family, school and professional support makes a lot of difference but it requires a high level of energy and commitment from all concerned. Its not for the faint hearted and the kids themselves need to be engaged with the process. Something that is not always easy to achieve if they have been struggling for a long period of time.
Our son with dysgraphia ( and other conditions ) has had to confront multiple issues which have made his young teenage life very difficult. Dyslexia / Dysgraphia is not easy for the kids and can have major effects on their self confidence and self worth as well as schooling. We have spent an enormous amount of time, energy and money to get him to the point that he is able to successfully function in society and maintain regular employment. This has included three years of weekly support from a psychologist, ongoing meetings with his school and teachers, ( and principals at times when things got rough ) numerous visits to a range of very good ( read very expensive ) specialists, short stays in specialist medical facilities and an incredible amount of understanding and patience. Its not easy, but a successful result makes it all worthwhile.
We have had to confront the reality that our intelligent young boy who was destined to successful tertiary study and a professional career is not presently able to complete year ten and has left school. He may not be learning in the traditional school environment, but is gaining invaluable skills at work and achieving recognised qualifications through hands on experience in the work environment. The certificate 3 in retail that he is undertaking through KFC would take a minimum of 18 months full time at TAFE.
When our son was in his early schooling he was academically gifted and destined for a bright future. We never expected him to be working at KFC, but after what we have gone through as a family over the last few years, a permanent job at KFC is a gift from heaven, that we are very thankful for. Our son is excelling in his job, regularly winning awards for sales success and learning valuable people and sales skills that he will be able to transfer to other employment in the future. While text books are the traditional means for young people to learn, there are other practical ways that they can learn skills through hands on experience that dyslexia does not impact on. It just requires a change of mind set and some lateral thinking. ( plus a large dose of love, encouragement and understanding ) This last bit is something a grandmother can offer the whole family which could be very much needed and a great help. .Good luck....
3BrNBBRz4UYdo+!~~60_7.JPG "chameleon54"){kind=avatar}
