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Thirty years ago, dyslexia was almost unheard of among most Americans. Now, it is a commonly recognized learning disability. While this has proven to be a positive thing for the treatment of reading learning disabilities, there are still many facts that the general public does not know. For example, approximately 60% of people affected by attention deficit disorders have some form of dyslexia. Learning disabilities in general are often linked to social and emotional problems as well. For mild cases of dyslexia, programs that exist in your school district may be sufficient. If not, schools for dyslexia may be considered. When you are deciding if an in school program, outside treatment or special school is the best course of action for your child, you may want to begin by exploring the following questions:
- How severe is the problem?
- How far behind has your child fallen?
- How intelligent is your child?
- Are there additional learning disabilities to consider?
- Have any social skill problems developed?
- Are there any additional emotional problems to address?
If your child shows signs of multiple disorders, such as dyslexia and ADHD, social skill deficiencies or emotional issues, a specialized school that can address all of these concerns is probably the best strategy.
Choosing a specialized school is a major decision. You need to make sure that the institution you select is able to address all of the relevant concerns and not only the reading learning disabilities. Often, a boarding school is an excellent choice for adolescents and young adults. Unlike day schools for dyslexia, boarding schools such as the Brehm Preparatory School are able to address multiple concerns in a safe, controlled environment. Perhaps the most telling statistic about a school is where their students go after graduation. 75% of Brehm graduates go on to college. When you find the proper school for your child, they receive the best chance for achieving their full potential.
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