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Talking with parents of ‘dyslexic’ children: The value of skilled discussion methods
Author(s) -
ACKLAW JOHN,
GUPTA YASH
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
support for learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1467-9604
pISSN - 0268-2141
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9604.1991.tb00204.x
Subject(s) - value (mathematics) , dyslexia , psychology , learning disability , developmental psychology , advice (programming) , cognitive psychology , social psychology , linguistics , computer science , reading (process) , philosophy , machine learning , programming language
Hackles rise when the term ‘dyslexic’ is used. Conscious of this, Acklaw and Gupta argue that however our views may differ we should, at least, recognise that a very real problem exists. It is possible, they maintain, to identify pupils with specific learning difficulty and to offer suitable help and support. They then tackle the question of how misunderstandings between school and parents might be averted. Their advice is clear and straightforward and should be of help to those who recognise the sensitivities of parents and are anxious to enter into dialogue rather than dispute.