Q: Children with dyslexia usually need special help with reading and writing. When creating an education plan for the child, focus on problem areas, such as: Phonology, or the rules of sound structure in speech. Children with dyslexia may struggle to understand concepts such as rhyming, syllables, and the individual sounds (phonemes) that make up words. The association between sounds and symbols (e.g., the sounds that particular letters or letter combinations make). Morphology, or the different elements that make up words (such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots). Syntax, or the rules that govern word order and function within a sentence. Semantics, or the meanings of linguistic units such as symbols, words, phrases, and sentences. Since reading is a particular challenge for children with dyslexia, it's important not to overwhelm them with text. Instead of offering the child a paragraph (or more) of written instructions, try breaking the instructions down into a concise, bulleted list or highlighting the most important points. Talk to the child to make sure they understand the directions, and encourage them to ask questions if they need help. Dyslexia can cause problems with both reading and auditory comprehension and memory. You can help reinforce your instructions and make sure the child understands them by having them repeat the instructions back to you in their own words. You can also ask the child to repeat instructions back to their peers if they are working in groups. Break your instructions down into individual steps and sub-steps so that you don't overwhelm the child with information. Offer them 1 piece of information and have them repeat it back before you move on to the next part. A long and complicated assignment can feel overwhelming and scary to a child with dyslexia. Try breaking assignments down into smaller parts and presenting them to the child 1 part at a time. For example, if the students in your class are working through a workbook, cut out individual pages and let the child with dyslexia complete each page individually. Children with dyslexia sometimes need extra help understanding the material they are working with. They may have an especially hard time isolating the most important information. Provide guides and supplements to help them focus on the most critical content. For example, you might offer: A summary or reading guide for long texts. Extra practice activities to help them master skills they struggle with. A glossary to help them learn unfamiliar vocabulary. A checklist for the child to take home each day to help them stay on track with their assignments. Routines are important for children who deal with learning challenges like dyslexia. Keep your routine in the classroom consistent from 1 day to the next, so that the child feels comfortable and knows what to expect. Offering daily checklists for the child can also encourage them to maintain learning routines at home. Talk to their parents about the importance of routines. Multisensory input can help children with dyslexia absorb information more effectively than instruction that engages only 1 or 2 senses. Supplement written or verbal instruction with visual illustrations and even tactile experiences. This will help reinforce the information with multiple sensory associations. For example, if you're teaching the child to recognize letters and their sounds, give them cards with sandpaper letters on them. Trace the shape of the letter with your finger while saying the letter sound, then have the child do the same. It can take children with dyslexia a long time to complete tasks involving reading and writing. If the child is struggling, allow them some extra time to complete tests, readings, and written assignments (such as essays). It is still important to set limits, howevera child who is spending multiple hours a day on a short homework assignment will end up feeling exhausted and frustrated. For example, a child in 4th-6th grade should spend no more than 45 minutes on a homework assignment. If you need to, adjust the assignment so that it's doable in that timeframe. Assistive technologies can greatly benefit children with dyslexia. Talk to your school's administration about what types of tools are available for your students. Helpful technologies may include: Tablets and e-readers Electronic dictionaries and spellcheck tools Text-to-speech software Audiobooks
A: Focus your instruction on problem areas for the child. Keep written directions simple. Ask the child to repeat your instructions. Give the child small, manageable amounts of work. Offer additional guidance and supplementary materials. Establish a consistent daily teaching routine. Use instructional methods that involve multiple senses. Let the child have extra time to complete assignments. Incorporate assistive technologies into your classroom.

Q: Putting yourself in your family member's shoes is a helpful way to increase your understanding of their behavior as well as to reduce your negative emotions about or reactions to their mental health. Allow yourself to imagine what it would be like to wake up unaware if that day you would be plummeted into depression or elevated into a frenzied state of energy. Caring for a loved one with bipolar disorder can sometimes lead to stress and depressive symptoms. Remember that you can only begin to help someone else if you first maintain your own physical and mental health. Be aware of your own behaviors and your underlying feelings about your family member. Give up control. It is important to understand and remind yourself (either aloud or in your mind) that you cannot control your family member's behaviors. They have a condition that you cannot fix. Shift your attention to focusing on your own needs. For example, you could make a list of your own personal goals and begin working toward them. Use coping resources. Coping resources are specific ways to cope with a particular issue, and they are vital to self-care. Coping strategies can include activities you enjoy such as reading, writing, art, music, outdoor activities, exercise or sports. Therapeutic activities can also assist self-care including relaxation techniques (such as progressive muscle relaxation), meditation, keeping a journal, mindfulness, and art therapy. Another way to cope is to create distance or remove yourself from stressful situations when they arise. If you find that you are having a difficult time coping with your family member's symptoms of bipolar disorder, it may be beneficial to receive your own therapy. Evidence suggests that gaining family therapy, not just education, can help individuals (especially caregivers/parents) deal with having a family member with bipolar disorder.
A: Practice empathy. Focus on your own mental health. Consider professional help.

Q: to help the less fortunate in a developing country. The Peace Corps is a government aid organization that U.S. citizens can join. Look on the Peace Corps website at https://www.peacecorps.gov/ to find out what it takes to join and what types of jobs you can get assigned to. Keep in mind that working for the Peace Corps is the opposite of luxury travel. You will often be assigned to a very remote area with limited infrastructure. Also, don't expect to make a lot of money, you will receive a modest income and accommodation, but it is more about giving back to the world than making money. Individuals who complete Peace Corps assignments also receive priority recruitment opportunities with the State Department upon their return to the USA. It is a good option if you aspire to work as a diplomat or other foreign service worker abroad. to represent your country abroad. Foreign service workers travel and live abroad, representing their country on issues such as immigration, diplomacy, and international aid. Check online for the requirements to apply for a foreign service job in your country. Every country has different foreign service job requirements. In general, you will likely have to pass a qualification test to show that you are fit to represent your country before you can select a career track within the foreign service department for your country. For example, if you are a U.S. citizen, then you can find jobs and requirements on the U.S. Department of State's website at https://careers.state.gov/learn/who-we-are/culture-of-leadership/. to travel the world and provide humanitarian aid. There are many non-governmental organizations and international non-profits that you can work at to travel and help out with issues like human rights and disaster relief. Different organizations hire people with different career backgrounds, so do your research to find an organization that is a good fit for you. Examples of NGOs include Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and USAID. It's helpful if you have a background in health or social services to get a job with a NGO. For example, Doctors Without Borders hires medical professionals or med students to provide medical treatment to remote communities or people in disaster-stricken areas.
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Join the Peace Corp Become a foreign service worker Work at a NGO