Have you noticed children with dyslexia tend to leave things unfinished? Is it carelessness? Possibly, but it’s probably dyslexia. It’s important to identify the real cause, because if they don’t learn to finish things there’s little hope for success in the workplace.

In the last 4 blog posts I have given clear examples of how ‘slow processing’ is not about your ‘engine’ but the effect of ‘gears’. We saw the extra steps people with dyslexia need to comprehend, take notes and explain things.

Have I helped you see how studying is a very manual process for dyslexics? How it’s unrealistic to tell a child with dyslexia “go finish your work” if they don’t have the system and training to do it?

I’ll make a prediction. You’ll probably dabble with many techniques to help your child study. You’ll try random graphic organizers, youtube videos and apps. We all do. It’s crucial to get through this frustrating stage quickly before you waste too much of your child’s goodwill.