For this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week, the British Dyslexia Association is asking: ‘What is your story?’ An effort to highlight the diverse experiences of the dyslexia community. A public figure who has spoken openly and honestly about her experience with dyslexia is Princess Beatrice.
Sarah Ferguson’s eldest daughter, now 36, was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was seven years old, and not only has she publicly shared how it affected her school life, she also recently revealed how it affected her She’s also been open about how it influences her parenting style. Her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, is also dyslexic.
© Getty Princess Beatrice opens up about her dyslexia
“As two people with dyslexia, we, as parents, will be thinking about whether our children are dyslexic and how best to support them,” the royal mother said. ‘s mother told ‘Lessons in Dyslexia Thinking’ host Kate Griggs. “But I think the most important thing that we can do is, if they’re lucky enough to have dyslexia, they really appreciate that we can help them with the resources.”
© GettyEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice are both dyslexic
Hello! We spoke to Michelle Catterson, Head of Moonhall SEN Dyslexia School and Chair of the British Dyslexia Association, to find out what this parenting approach means for the royal couple.
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enthusiastic parents
As a parent of two people with dyslexia, Michelle is especially focused on Beatrice, who is pregnant with her second child, and Edoardo, who is also the father of eight-year-old Wolfie with ex-husband Dara Huang. He said that there is a high possibility that their child’s learning.
© PAEdoardo is the father of Christopher and daughter Sienna, and son with Beatrice.
Although they cannot say that their children will have dyslexia, the couple will likely be aware of the difficulties they may encounter and will look for ways to help. “People think that dyslexia makes it difficult to read, but it’s so much more than that,” Michelle explains.
“It could be having difficulty staying organized or remembering things, or even having difficulty coordinating. As parents, we also recognize that our children have strategies to help themselves depending on the situation, so In many ways, you will be one step ahead as a parent and will be able to guide and advise your children in the best way possible.”
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looking for signs
Because dyslexia is hereditary, Beatriz and Eduardo plan to look for potential signs in their children, get them diagnosed with dyslexia as soon as possible, and take steps to support their learning.
© Instagram / @princeseugenie Beatrice, Edoardo, Jacques and Eugenie playing on the beach with August and Sienna on Christmas 2022
SEN experts say: ‘Dyslexia is usually not diagnosed until around age 7, which rules out any other potential problems such as the need for glasses, reluctance to read or developmental delays. Because they need to.” Typical signs start when children are expected to read, but they may not be hearing the sounds of the words or how to put those sounds into words.
© Instagram / @sarahferguson15 Princess Beatrice has a 3-year-old daughter
“They may guess the meaning of the words rather than trying to hear them out,” she continues. “Many people with dyslexia say that their letters move around on the page or that their words won’t stop, but this may be more than just dyslexia and requires specialized investigation by a behavioral optometrist. However, the contrast of black text on paper can cause some people to experience visual stress and make reading the text very difficult.
A different approach to parenting
Beatriz and Eduardo, two children with dyslexia, may support their child’s learning differently than parents without dyslexia.
© Instagram / @edomapellimozzi Princess Beatrice said she would support her children if they were dyslexic
The chairman of the British Dyslexia Association said: ‘It is only natural to expect that parents with dyslexia may find certain aspects of supporting their child difficult.
© GettyPrincess Beatrice attends the 2022 Swedish World Dyslexia Congress and participates in a panel discussion
“The important thing is to recognize your strengths and explore them with your child. If you struggle with reading or spelling, use AI. It works and levels the playing field.”
© Getty Parents with dyslexia can use online tools to support their child’s education
“Homework can be a real source of stress at home as well. Kids are tired and parents are juggling work, making dinner, and running the house,” Michelle continues. “At times like this, try not to lose patience. If things aren’t going well as a family, take a breath and tell your teacher. If the outcome upsets everyone, don’t argue or stress. It’s not worth it.”
Tools to support
© Getty Parents with dyslexia can use reading tools to help their child with homework
Michelle also says that parents like Beatriz and Eduardo can use tools to support their children’s education. “Ask[Amazon’s]Alexa how to spell something or how to solve a math problem,” Michelle advises. “Reading pens and reading software should not be ruled out, and even the use of AI to explain things more easily with examples should not be ruled out.”
© GettyYouTube provides visual learning aids
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Furthermore, she added: “And there are a lot of really high-quality YouTube videos out there, so use as many visuals as you can. This should be a bonding time with your child. Audiobooks are great for parents to read before bed.” Great for reading aloud to your child. This is an alternative to reading aloud to your child if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.”
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