Learning disorders don’t go away, but they can get much easier to manage.
If your child has been just diagnosed with a learning disorder, you may be wondering if they’ll grow out of it. Learning disorders don’t go away. But kids who have them can learn successfully with the right support. By understanding how they learn and getting to know their own strengths and weaknesses, kids with learning disorders can thrive like any other child.
The way that your child’s learning disorder impacts them is likely to change over time. In some cases, challenges can get bigger as your child gets older. For instance, kids with dyslexia often struggle more in late elementary school, when they are expected to read and write more fluently.
On the other hand, learning disorders can get easier to manage as kids gain tools to cope with them. Special technology, organizational strategies, and school accommodations can all help kids with learning disorders. It’s important to work with your child as they get older to understand how their learning disorder affects them and help them advocate for support at school.
The earlier kids with learning disorders get support, the easier it will be for them to excel later. Specialized instruction can help them build academic skills. And getting support early helps kids get comfortable being different from their peers and gain confidence asking for what they need.
It makes a big difference to praise your child for their effort at school rather than their performance on a test or assignment. Learning early on that their self-worth isn’t tied to their academic performance can help them gain self-esteem and build on their strengths.