SUGGESTIONS TO PARENTS

• many students who learn differently struggle with homework
• assist your child in a positive way with homework
• reward your child's progress
• use lots of praise
• display your child's work
• acknowledge your child's difficulties
• help provide your child with other activities that focus on his or her strengths and gifts
• provide structure at home
• help your child become a self-advocate with teachers

HELPING WITH HOMEWORK

• It helps if you (as the parent) are aware of the type and amount of homework your child has. Teachers appreciate hearing from parents who have questions about homework - if you find your child is spending too much time on homework, ask the teacher how much time is expected. Often a teacher will tell parents to limit the homework to a given time, rather than have the child while away hours every evening..
  • help your child set up a homework environment
  • provide a suitable place for homework - quiet and away from TV
  • some children, however, work better with a low radio
  • some children work better while chewing gum
  • provide good lighting
  • develop a homework schedule that is relatively easy to stick to
  • talk to your child about the homework assignment
  • go over your child's work to see if it is complete - and to answer questions
  • make sure your child has the appropriate tools:
    • pencils
    • pencil sharpener
    • desk (or table top)
    • computer, if appropriate

• Most important: avoid making homework a punishment for your child.

• If your child is struggling with reading, writing, math, and is exceptionally frustrated, consider requesting extra help:
  • Contact your child's teacher
  • Check into what is available from the school
  • Have your child tested for Dyslexia
  • Contact ADDBE for referral(s) to outside sources

Action Dyslexia Delhi - Beyond Education
(A non-government organisation working for promoting educational, vocational, etc. interests of dyslexic children in Delhi)