Is There Help For Dyslexic Children?

 Yes, there is help for children and adults with dyslexia.  The challenge is finding that help.  It's the most common learning disability, with up to 20% of children showing some degree of dyslexia.  It needs to be identified early.  If a child is not reading proficiently by the third grade, they are four times less likely to graduate from high school.  Because of this disability, children often become behavior problems in class,  They tune out, as they can't read assignments.  They think of themselves as dumb, of having a small brain.  None of this is true, but getting children the proper help can be a problem

Public schools that identify children as dyslexic are supposed to provide the proper program for them, but most public schools do not have teachers trained in alternative methods of teaching reading.  IEP's (individual educational program) map out a curriculum for dyslexic children.  If the public school cannot provide for them, they are entitled to go to a private school that will meet their needs.  (in some states, not all).  Private schools focusing on dyslexic children are extremely expensive.  They provide a small child/teacher ratio, and offer a multi sensory approach.  

Dyslexic children and adults can learn to read, but will likely not learn under traditional classroom conditions.  Early diagnosis and a good reading curriculum should lead to success for most children.  We don't know yet why some people develop dyslexia and others don't, but hopefully research will soon be available to answer our questions.