| This list of 10 parenting tips is a guideline for | | | | recommendations of how to create a positive learning |
| successful parenting of a child with learning | | | | environment for your child at home. |
| disabilities. In addition to the incorporation of these tips | | | | 5. Keep in mind the feelings of your spouse and |
| into your parenting skills, understand that often, therapy | | | | other children. Remind them that just because your |
| for children with learning disabilities and their parents | | | | Learning Disabled child gets more of your time does |
| can increase feelings of success and self | | | | not mean that he or she gets more of your love. |
| acceptance, and decrease feelings of isolation. | | | | 6. Be honest with yourself and be aware of your |
| 1. Do not underestimate your child's potential. | | | | own limitations. You cannot be a perfect parent, nor |
| Encourage him or her to develop to the best of their | | | | do you have an unlimited reservoir of energy. Do not |
| ability while pursuing their own interests. | | | | foget self care. |
| 2. Consult a professional specializing in working with | | | | 7. Keep a sense of humor. |
| Learning Disabled children to begin to pool the public | | | | 8. Do not get caught up in comparing your child to |
| resources available to children with Learning Disabilities. | | | | his or her other classmates. Judge your child's |
| 3. Help your child to not feel alone with their | | | | progress by comparing your child only against |
| disability. Find positive role models such as an adult | | | | themselves. |
| living productively and successfully with a Learning | | | | 9. Slow down, allow time to reflect on you and your |
| Disorder. | | | | child's accomplishments, not just his/her, or your own |
| 4. After securing appropriate educational services for | | | | shortcomings. |
| your child, (IEP's, Resource Classes, Special Education | | | | 10. Seek out support groups for parents of children |
| Aides etc...) STAY INVOLVED with your child's | | | | with Learning Disabilities. |
| educational support team and ask for | | | | |