For some children, school is an uphill battle.
For some children, school is an uphill battle. It is important to remember that children learn in a variety of ways. Everyone has their own set of strengths/weaknesses and learns at different paces. That is why lesson plans may need to be modified to accommodate a child’s particular learning style. If you want to play a role in your child’s education, here are some significant points to always keep in mind.
Never Assume
Many parents make the mistake of making assumptions about their child. For example, you never want to just assume that a child has grasped the concept in a math lesson. Since much of learning is a building block, you want to ensure your child fully understands something before you move on to the next topic. Also, you never want to assume what your child is capable of. That being said, you should always try to remain realistic with your expectations of your child. At the same time, you don’t want to assume that your child is not capable of something and handcuff their ability to progress.
Remember To Stop And Listen
You can’t help your child if you do not understand what is troubling them. With that said, it is crucial that you always hear out your child. Be sure to ask them questions and be an active listener when they are speaking to you.
Always Be Supportive
Do you have a child with special needs? If you want to play a role in your child’s education, the best thing you can do is to be supportive. Show them that you are always there to help them whenever they need you. If you want to encourage your child to always try their best, you need to be right by their side. Children who feel as if they are on their own are far more likely to throw their hands in the air and want to give up.
The Connections Therapy Center
The Connections Therapy Center serves families of children and adolescents with disabilities and special needs. We are a team of experts in the fields of pediatric speech, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and behavioral sciences. As a team, we offer intensive hands-on therapy for children and adolescents, as well as informative and useful resources for families. If you are interested in learning more about what we can do to help your family, visit us online or give us a call at (202) 561-1110 (Washington, D.C. office) or (301) 577-4333 (Lanham office). Want to get more information on how to help your child thrive? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest.