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Sleep Deprived Dyslexic

Everyone tosses and turns at night, but did you know that sleep deprivation can make things more difficult for those with Dyslexia? Find out why here By Cigdem Knebel

Laura Lurns Last updated November 23, 2016 · 1 min read

Sleep is a very important part of life. Sleeping is most important for children. By getting enough sleep, one can function much better during the day. Getting a good sleep can increase memory functions, alertness, and focus. However, not getting enough sleep can create bad consequences. Mental and physical health, focus, and attention decrease with lack of sleep.

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Children who get plenty of sleep do not have as many behavioral issues compared to those who do not sleep well. When you get enough sleep you can control your emotions better, have a more creative mind, and enhance cognitive abilities and executive function. Those who have mental illnesses have more endurance and better behavior with enough sleep. Younger children tend to need more sleep than older kids.

Key takeaways

Getting the proper amount of sleep can greatly boost health and cognitive skills.
The author sees a great improvement in their dyslexic son’s behavior and endurance if he gets more sleep.
Getting more sleep can be an easy way to help your dyslexic child succeed.

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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.

That all kids like to read they just need to find the right books.

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