ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Supporting a Child with Dyslexia
Positive Communication:
Avoid comparing your child with others. Appreciate their effort rather than results. Use kind and encouraging words.
Creating a Supportive Environment:
Set up a distraction-free study space, use colorful charts, and read aloud together. Encourage regular breaks.
Recognizing Strengths:
Many Dyslexic children are artistic, musical, or logical thinkers. Let them explore those talents.
Collaborating with Teachers:
Share progress reports with teachers and work together to adjust teaching methods.
Quote:
“Behind every confident child is a parent who believed first.”
Famous people / celebrities who have said they have dyslexia
Abhishek Bachchan, Actor
diagnosed with dyslexia at age 9, reading/writing difficulties
Shekhar Kapur, Film Maker
mathematics/reading were very challenging for him in school.
Sunny Deol, Actor
reading/writing struggles in school.
Hrithik Roshan, Actor
had dyslexia as a child and undergoing intensive speech/reading therapy.
Abhinav Shukla, Actor
“borderline dyslexic” and described his difficulty with numbers, words, names.
Manasi Joshi Roy – Actress and psychologist
advocate for special learning needs and dyslexia support in India.