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Too Much Homework for Dyslexic Students

Children are being assigned too much homework, which can be especially problematic for children with dyslexia. Find out how much homework your child should really be assigned and ways to help reduce their load. By Fernette Eide

Laura Lurns Last updated November 7, 2016 · 1 min read

Students who suffer from Dyslexia often have a much harder time completing homework in a reasonable amount of time. In our current education system, where students are sometimes being assigned well over the recommended amount of homework for their grade level, students with added learning difficulties may find it hard to keep up.

Elementary school students are assigned too much homework and it is even worse for dyslexic students. Dyslexic students need their work reduced by 1/3 or 1/10 for them to be able to learn properly.

On top of the difficulties that Dyslexia brings to the table, knowing the right first steps to take might be just as hard. We have included a helpful, printer friendly, article that can provide good tips for you, your child, and your child’s school! Let us help you beat this challenge, and ensure a bright education and future for both you and your child.

Key takeaways

A recent study found that the majority of public school students with dyslexia are being assigned more work than they can manage.
While more homework than recommended is being assigned to all elementary school students, this overload of work can be even more detrimental to students with dyslexia.
If your child has dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, they may be entitled to reductions in workload and/or a reader or assistive technology to aid with their work.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

Elementary school students are assigned too much homework and it is even worse for dyslexic students. Dyslexic students need their work reduced by 1/3 or 1/10 for them to be able to learn properly.

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