Dyslexia, ADHD, Child Behavior Problems and Child Discipline - Setting BOLD Goals for Right-Brained Learners

In the previous articles on Dyslexia, ADHD, Child Behavior and Discipline Problems we discussed two children:

Matthew has a problem with words, decoding issues, is hyperactive and impulsive, reverses numbers and letters, and skips words and lines when reading. His teacher is pulling her hair out because he has all the Dyslexia Symptoms you can imagine, and if Child Behavior Problems were in the dictionary he would be the Child Behavior Problems Poster Boy.

Jennifer has most of the same conditions, except her ADHD is the inattentive type.  Jennifer has never been considered a child behavior problem -- but her learning problems are real.  Jennifer also suffered from anxiety.

Both Matthew and Jennifer were found to be right-brained learners -- who learned best when they see and experience information, and Matthew was labeled with behavior problems, while Jennifer had problems paying attention.

Matthew's parents were surprised by the diagnosis.  Matthew was a gifted child and now they were being told he was both Dyslexic and ADHD.  The more common term for Matthew is Twice-Exceptional Student-- Gifted with a Learning Disability.  Matt was in 5th grade, had a 7th grade vocabulary and his reading was at the 3rd grade level.  Homework, which should have taken an hour, was taking 2.5 hours.

What would be a BOLD Goal for Matthew?
  • Improving his reading comprehension from the 3rd to the 6th grade level within 6 months
  • Reducing his homework time from 2.5 to 1.25 hours
  • Reducing outbursts while doing homework from 4 per week to 1 per week

Jennifer's reading comprehension was at the 3rd grade level -- and she was in 4th grade.  Her homework was taking 2 hours and it should have been taking 45 minutes.

BOLD Goals for Jennifer might be to:
  • Increase her reading comprehension 3 grade levels within 6 months
  • Reduce homework time from 2 hours to 1 hour
  • Having Jennifer improve her behavior rating at school from poor to good

We have heard many teachers and other professionals say these goals are too ambitious - and yet we have seen many students meet or exceed these goals.

As a parent, you want to be committed to the goals and open on how to achieve them.

When you set BOLD Goals, you can now find professionals who believe that your bright right-brained learner is smart, who know how to help them, and are as committed to your child's progress as you are.

Mira Halpert M.Ed. and her husband Mark lived through years of challenges with their daughter who had Dyslexia, ADHD and Child Behavior Problems -- before they realized she was a right-brained learner, who could really benefit from a right-brained program.  Mira developed and now directs the 3D Learner Program (R) and encourages you to check-out their On-Line Right-Brained Assessment, and then feel free to call at 561-361-7495