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Between school, speech therapy and homework, the timetable of a child with dysorthographia is often full. Should you still offer them extracurricular activities? Yes, and it is even essential. They help them succeed, relax and regain confidence. Here is how to choose them well. Activities to succeed and flourish.
For a child who is experiencing difficulties at school, extracurricular activities are a space where they can succeed, without any link to writing. These successes strengthen their self-confidence. These successes matter a great deal.
They also allow them to relax, release energy and meet other children in a different setting. Relaxation is essential.
This is not time wasted: it is time that nourishes their well-being. Their balance depends on it. See dysorthographia and self-esteem.
Sport is an excellent option. It allows children to let off steam, reduce stress, build confidence and develop a team spirit. Sport is beneficial.
It also improves sleep and concentration, which are useful for learning. Sleep benefits from it.
Choose a sport that your child enjoys, rather than one you have chosen for them. Their choice matters. See dysorthographia and sport.
Music, drawing, painting, drama and dance allow the child to express themselves in ways other than through writing. Many dys children discover a real talent there. These activities reveal talents.
Drama can also develop ease in speaking, which is often a strength of children with dysorthographia. Oral expression is valued.
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Manual activities, cooking, DIY, robotics and programming develop other skills: creativity, logic and dexterity. These activities enhance other skills.
They can also help uncover passions and, later on, possible career paths. Passions take root.
The child experiences concrete and visible successes there. Successes are tangible.
Be careful not to overload the timetable. Between school, speech therapy, homework and activities, your child also needs free time to do nothing. Rest is essential.
One or two activities a week are often enough. Leave them time to rest. Moderation is key.
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The activity should be a pleasure, not one more constraint. Let your child choose, try, and change if they do not enjoy it. Enjoyment is essential.
A chosen activity is experienced with more enthusiasm and brings more benefits. Choice motivates.
Taster sessions, often offered by clubs, allow you to try before committing. Trying out is useful.
If the activity involves writing, for example reading sheet music or a theatre script, you may inform the instructor of your child’s dysorthographia. The information can help.
They can adapt if necessary and avoid putting your child in difficulty. Adaptation is possible.
This choice remains yours and your child’s. This decision is yours to make. See the leisure centre.
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Yes, they allow them to succeed, relax and regain confidence, without any link to writing. They are essential.
One or two a week are enough, so as not to overload their timetable. Moderation is important.
The one they enjoy. Sport, arts, manual activities: enjoyment is the primary criterion. Enjoyment guides the choice.
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