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Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit in
Stephen Nowicki, Marshall P. Duke

Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit in

Remember the kids who just didn’t fit in? Maybe they stood too close, or talked too loud. Whatever the reason, we called them hurtful names, and they never understood why. Now, clinical psychologists Duke and Nowicki call these children “dyssemic,” and offer some ideas of how to help them. Dyssemic children cannot readily comprehend nonverbal messages, much as dyslexics do not correctly process the written word. Yet nonverbal communication plays a vital role in our communication with others, and children who misunderstand or misuse it may face painful social rejection. In Helping the Child Who Doesn’t Fit In, Duke and Nowicki show parents and teachers how to assess the extent of a child’s problem, as well as how to help the dyssemic child.

Two kids in the woods smiling at the camera.
Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.

Helping the Socially Isolated Child Make Friends

Children who are socially rejected by their peers often are preoccupied with their isolation and can’t concentrate on their schoolwork. Here are some ways teachers improve kids “social stock” and help them build friendships.

National PTA

Helping Your Child Become a Good Reader

Parents want the best for their children. Reading can open a window on the world, bringing chances to learn, enjoy and create. Even though schools teach reading and writing, home is the first and best place for your child’s love of reading to grow.
U.S. Department of Education

Helping Your Child Become a Reader

Parents who limit television, choose child care that is literacy-rich, and read and talk to their children often can help their children become readers. Learn about steps parents can take to promote reading in their children’s lives.
Dale S. Brown

Help Your Child Choose a Career and Find a Job

Parents of children with learning disabilities should be involved in helping their children think about work and explore careers. Academic achievement is important, but it should not be considered the most important part of the child’s life. It is a means to an end. The end is a satisfying adulthood where your child can make a contribution.

Center on Technology and Disability

Help Your Child with a Learning Disability Be More Independent with Assistive Technology

This guide focuses on ways to encourage the independence of a student with learning disabilities while in school and as they transition to college or work. Topics covered include: setting priorities and goals, working with the student’s IEP team, and exploring assistive technology tools that promote independence.

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