Oh big frown frown grandson they diagnosed him as dyslexic.

[Duncanpup]

He’s 8 years old and he’s down thinking he’s dumb. I told him I have it and hey pap won’t have none of that I’m stupid chatter. And he’s being transferred to elementary class that today in fact they actually understand how to teach dyslexic children.

Young mister did not know I had it perhaps I outgrew it i suck punctuation to this day. Yet am avid reader and I told him where i was lacking in comprehension of writing I was excellent in math.
Yet I told him this isn’t about my experience we’re here for you young airborne and in my life I’ve learned that people like us we have been given a gift.
As Dyslexics we see the world differently we think differently we approach life very different than others.
And in having this gift we have learned to adapt and overcome it has given me the ability to feel great empathy and compassion and understanding for others.

And today in public education they have teachers that know how to teach he will be able to see school psychologist to talk through what he is thinking and feeling.

When I was his age I was stressed confused frustrated and perhaps that had given me a great awareness of others in how they think and feel.

And I said today were gonna take you and your brother to the toy store check out the Star Wars action figures and now morale is up.

[MOMFUDSKI]

1. You are the BEST grandpa! He is lucky to

have someone in his life that understands his dyslexia. Telling him he and you have a special gift will prop him up. Now, off to the toy store with his head held high. Have a great weekend.

[redwitch]

2. Poor little guy! I am so glad he has such a good pop pop!

He’s going to feel so much better now that he’s been diagnosed. I love your stories duncanpup!

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Duncanpup

You said the exact perfect thing to him. I hope you set his mind at ease. He is lucky to have a Pap like you that understands and supports him. And he’s lucky he has a good public school with special teachers who can help him figure things out.

Wishing him and you all the best!

[Mister Ed]

4. Let me tell you the true story of a dyslexic man I know.

He's the father of my lifelong friend Andrew. (Andrew is dyslexic as well, but it's the story of his dyslexic father that I want to tell.)

When he was a youth in the 1940's, dyslexia was not well understood. To his frustrated teachers and the school faculty, he was just a failing student.

In a conference with his parents, his guidance counselor expressed some meager optimism, though, and told them that with a great deal of effort he might eventually be able to learn a trade and actually become self-supporting in adulthood.

Well, he far exceeded that goal. His efforts instead got him into Yale, where he earned his bachelor's degree and then went on to Yale Medical School. He had a long career as a highly-regarded cancer surgeon. In retirement, he remained in demand for seminars and speaking engagements due to his outstanding reputation in the oncology community.

It's fortunate indeed that my friend's father did not let himself be bound by the low expectations placed on him in his youth. Your grandson likewise faces no limits other than those he accepts.

[Duncanpup]

5. Thank you

[erronis]

8. Likewise - I have a dyslexic nephew and he has excelled at life.

I like the viewpoint that this condition is just another way of looking at things. We're not all identical little normies.

I've always felt that way about many mental conditions and, of course, some of the most brilliant artists and scientists have had their issues.

[democrank]

6. Hugs all around.....

We have more than one with dyslexia in our family and all of them are fantastic, bright, creative human beings.

I love how supportive you are with your young grandson. He’s going places, I tell ‘ya. Shine your fine example all around.

[flying rabbit]

7. Much respect to you sir

[EverHopeful]

9. And if you want to...

you could mention that you are a favorite poster on a board frequented by many, many extremely intelligent people.

[cbabe]

10. Ask your librarian for audio books and dvds. Famous

List of Dyslexic Achievers

Mohammed Ali

Albert Einstein

Leonardo da Vinci

And many more…

https://www.dyslexia.com/about-dyslexia/dyslexic-achievers/all-achievers/

Long list

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_dyslexia

(Rainy day game: hunt the dyslexic hero)

[Bernardo de La Paz]

11. Dylsexia can be overcome, but you have to be 18 to go to an adult toy store

Best wishes to both of you.

[Lilaclady]

12. Grandson

As a middle school teacher I took several classes that explained dyslexia and provided some helpful aids. Try using an index card with a slot cut out large enough to allow a chunk of text to show - this helps limit the distraction the surrounding text causes. I also learned that using a light yellow, clear plastic sheet protector can limit the effect of white spaces which tire the eyes. Lines of text that are not flush with the right margins are easier on the eyes since they provide a break in the length of text. Pastel colored lined paper also relieves the strain on eyes. Many of my math students preferred using graph paper to help them organize information. Folding 8 1/2 x 11 paper in half lengthways helps organize math work. For EOG testing students were encouraged to fold the plain white paper in half two or three times and use one square for each problem, placing the number of the problem in the upper right of the square in case they need to go back to the problem. This method helps with any test taking when you’re allowed ‘scrap’ paper. Check with your child’s teacher to see if this method is taught or permitted. Perhaps one of these aids can help.

[littlemissmartypants]

13. You're perfect. ❤️

Fwiw, I know one strategy that you can use, if you want to...

Get a container and fill it with clean sand or aquarium gravel (or one of each) and show him how to "write" (copy) his letters, numbers, words with a finger in the container.

It does this...combines the use of tactile (touch) brain zones, proprioception zones (awareness of spatial positioning) and zones responsible for vision engaging a broad range of brain power while being fun (getting to play in dirt and little rocks) too.

If you try it please lmk if he likes it.

We love you Duncanpup.


One for you and your protégé. (And bro.)

[kimbutgar]

14. I just saw this article today and thought to pass it on to you

I work as a substitute teacher and come across quite a few kids with dyslexia and with early intervention they get to skills to cope with it.


https://nordot.app/1138835164237578949?c=592622757532812385

[Duncanpup]

16. Thank you

[Marthe48]

15. My best friend was/is dyslexic

I remember helping her with her eye exercises when we were kids. She has a master's in psych, retired middle school guidance counselor.

[Delmette2.0]

17. My son was dyslexic and a Star Wars fan.

When the movies ended and the paperback books came out he immediately wanted them. I bought every book he wanted and that was the key for him to improve his reading.

There was very little help in the schools during the 80's and 90's.

[Hekate]

18. Big hugs to you both