{"id":37882,"date":"2024-05-09T16:58:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T14:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/?page_id=37882"},"modified":"2024-07-10T13:13:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T11:13:25","slug":"language-development-dyslexia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/language-development-dyslexia\/","title":{"rendered":"Language Development, Dyslexia and Attachment Theory: Strategies for Managing Language Difficulties"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n    h1{\r\n        font-size: 48px!important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 h1, #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 h2, #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 h3,\r\n    #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 h4 {\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.02em;\r\n        color: #513D62;\r\n        font-weight: 700;\r\n        line-height: 1.3;\r\n        margin-bottom: 23px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    p {\r\n        font-family: 'Karla', san-serif;\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.02em;\r\n        color: #000000;\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 img {\r\n        max-width: 100%;\r\n        height: 480px;\r\n        object-fit: cover;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .small-separator {\r\n        width: px;\r\n        height: 10px;\r\n     margin-bottom: 2rem;\r\n        margin-left: 2rem;\r\n     background-color: #fff;\r\n\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .text-wrapper {\r\n        padding: auto;\r\n        background-color: #fff;\r\n        border-radius: 50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .text-wrapper table {\r\n        border: 1px solid #333840;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .text-wrapper table tr td {\r\n        border: 1px solid #333840;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .text-wrapper p, .text-wrapper a {\r\n        color: #333840 !important;\r\n        line-height: 23px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .text-wrapper li {\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.02em;\r\n        color: #333840;\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n        line-height: 23px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231    .text-wrapper h2 {\r\n        margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n        font-size: 38px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 .text-wrapper h3 {\r\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n        font-size: 32px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 .text-wrapper h4 {\r\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n        font-size: 28px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n\r\n    #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 .text-wrapper {\r\n        padding: auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n        #gutenberg-content #text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231 img {\r\n            max-width: 100%;\r\n            height: auto;\r\n            object-fit: cover;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"text_imageblock_79381927ee42184b302daf9b6e42f231\" class=\"container \" style=\"max-width: 900px;\">\r\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-sm-start justify-content-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-sm-12 order-sm-1 order-2\">\r\n            <div class=\"small-separator d-none\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\r\n                <p><em>Attachment security could predict outcomes for children with language difficulties. This article explains the link between attachment, language, and dyslexia before covering attachment-based strategies for improving success.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Arguably, a child\u2019s most highly anticipated milestone is their first word.<\/p>\n<p>After all, as the only species with the ability to talk, a child\u2019s first utterance is their admittance into a highly verbal society. First words are also an insight into the mind of a little being who could previously only communicate through non-verbal cues.<\/p>\n<p>Relationships, the contexts in which they develop, and how children interpret them, can be both risks and assets for healthy language development and learning. Parental responsiveness, attunement, and childhood trauma can affect our development during sensitive periods of growth.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, the association between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/four-attachment-styles\/\">attachment styles<\/a>, language development, and developmental disorders such as dyslexia is complex. Not reaching certain developmental milestones in early life can have a knock-on effect on how our needs are expressed and responded to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>None of the information contained in this article is to suggest that attachment styles are causative of developmental issues such as dyslexia, but they can potentially influence outcomes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To help answer any questions on the association between attachment theory, language development, and dyslexia, this article covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The basics of how attachment can influence child development<\/li>\n<li>How attachment can influence language development<\/li>\n<li>What dyslexia is<\/li>\n<li>How dyslexia can impact self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>How attachment can impact self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>Attachment strategies for increasing self-esteem in children with dyslexia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, attachment theory is associated with developmental disorders aside from dyslexia, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/adhd-and-attachment-theory\/\">attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/autism-and-attachment\/\">autism spectrum disorder (ASD)<\/a>, and comorbid ASD and ADHD \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/audhd\/\">AuDHD<\/a>. Our articles on these topics can help you further understand these associations.<\/p>\n<p>Our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/neurodiversity\/\">neurodiversity and attachment<\/a> may also be of interest.<\/p>\n<h3>The Basics of How Attachment Can Influence Development<\/h3>\n<p>Development is often described in terms of three domains. Oftentimes, it may seem like a child is developing in only one domain at a time. Yet, rest assured, each domain influences the others \u2013 the growth may just be more gradual and less obvious.<\/p>\n<p>The three domains of development are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The physical domain<\/strong>: Physical size, appearance, brain development, and motor function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The social-emotional domain<\/strong>: Self-esteem, sense of agency, interpersonal skills, understanding and expression of emotions, temperament, regulation of emotions, ability to understand others, and friendships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The cognitive domain<\/strong>: Intellectual abilities, thought processes, attention, memory, problem-solving, language skills, academic skills, everyday knowledge, imagination, and creativity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Attachment theory examines the link between early experiences and developmental outcomes. It postulates that the bond between a child and their caregiver is crucial to how a child interacts with others and regulates their emotions as they go through life.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s, therefore, natural to assume that blockages to secure bonds would predominantly affect the social-emotional domain of development. And for the most part, that is true. Aside from our relationships, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/insecure-attachment-in-childhood\/\">insecure attachment<\/a> often results in low self-esteem, lack of self-agency, problems with regulating emotions, and reduced capacity for reading and understanding our emotions.<\/p>\n<p>However, as children, we often focus on developing one domain at a time. For example, if we\u2019re learning to walk, our language skills may not flourish until we have mastered this technique. Similarly, if we\u2019re focusing on social-emotional development and feeling \u201cstuck\u201d\u2013 such as with an insecure bond with caregivers \u2013 other domains of development may struggle.<\/p>\n<p>Studies have backed up this hypothesis and shown how early bonding experiences can seriously impact neurological and cognitive development. This can lead to difficulties in areas such as language development, and further compound issues associated with developmental disorders such as dyslexia.<\/p>\n<h2>Attachment Theory and Language Development<\/h2>\n<p>Language skills are considered integral for children\u2019s success later in life. As adults, language is the foundation for most social interactions and can affect educational and professional outputs \u2013 and even how creative we are as it helps verbalize ideas. It\u2019s, therefore, clear that language skills can influence our overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Language is typically broken down into the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phonology<\/strong>: developing the ability to make the sounds of speech<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semantics<\/strong>: the meaning of words and how they combine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Syntax<\/strong>: the rules around how to use grammar and combine words to form sentences<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pragmatics<\/strong>: understanding how to communicate both verbally and non-verbally in different social situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further to these areas of language, spoken and written language consists of both receptive (listening and reading) and expressive (speaking and writing) components.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the above areas, it\u2019s clear that language development is a complex process. So, it\u2019s normal for children to develop communication skills at different rates. Yet, language is still a behavior that develops in childhood and is affected by the bond between a child and their caregiver.<\/p>\n<h3>How Can Insecure Attachment Affect Language Development?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/attachment-theory\/\">Attachment theory<\/a> proposes that the bond we develop with our primary caregiver(s) in our formative years has important implications for our emotional, social, and academic development later in life.<\/p>\n<p>If a child deems their caregivers to be attuned and sensitive to their needs, they feel valued, loved, and protected. They develop a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/secure-attachment\/\">secure attachment style<\/a>. However, if the child perceives that their caregiver is rejecting or inconsistent towards their needs, they may develop one of the three insecure forms of attachment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/anxious-attachment\/\">anxious<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/avoidant-attachment-style\/\">avoidant<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/disorganized-attachment\/\">disorganized<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>As a result of an insecure attachment, a child may develop low self-esteem, motivation, and goal orientation \u2013 which can impact language development and the outcome of developmental issues such as dyslexia.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, an insecure attachment style may result in less reciprocal or synchronized interactions between a child and their caregiver. This means there is a potentially reduced chance of observational learning of language \u2013 a child cannot mimic patterns and manners of speech that aren\u2019t available to them. This can affect both receptive and expressive language, and make the challenges associated with dyslexia more difficult to manage.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, similar to how language disorders such as dyslexia run in families, so too do attachment styles \u2013 albeit for different reasons.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Dyslexia?<\/h2>\n<p>Dyslexia is a language-based learning disorder which is neurological in origin \u2013 it\u2019s caused by a different wiring of the brain. According to the International Dyslexia Association, approximately 15-20% of the school-aged population exhibit symptoms of dyslexia \u2013 although not all will qualify for a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Even though there is a strong biological basis for dyslexia, the fundamental neural causes are still being debated and undergoing research. It consists of a cluster of symptoms, encompassing specific language skills, especially reading. However, children with dyslexia may also experience challenges with pronunciation, communication, spelling, and writing. Furthermore, the impact of dyslexia can be lifelong, especially if effective strategies are not used to help someone with dyslexia thrive both academically and socially.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s important to point out that dyslexia is unrelated to intelligence, so individuals with dyslexia are no more or less intelligent than people with a typically wired brain.<\/strong> However, some believe that the manner in which people with dyslexia think could potentially help them achieve success as they may be able to think more divergently.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the severity of a child\u2019s issues, they may qualify for educational support. However, some children may not qualify for such support, which makes strategies for managing the challenges associated with dyslexia even more important.<\/p>\n<p>One such strategy that often goes underrecognized is facilitating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/attachment-bond-relationships\/\">attachment bond<\/a> that a child forms with their caregivers. We\u2019ll come to such strategies shortly.<br \/>\nFirst, healthy self-esteem is an important determinant in the outcomes for people with the academic, social, and communicative challenges associated with dyslexia. For this reason, it\u2019s important to discuss how attachment styles can directly impact our levels of self-esteem.<\/p>\n<h2>Dyslexia and Self-Esteem<\/h2>\n<p>Self-esteem is an important psychological resource that can protect people from distress and improve motivation and goal-oriented behavior. Furthermore, balanced self-esteem can lead to better social interactions and relationships. However, self-esteem can be affected by developmental issues such as dyslexia and attachment styles.<\/p>\n<p>Dyslexic children with healthy levels of self-esteem have a boosted tenacity, and motivation for undertaking challenges with language development. However, low self-esteem may cause children with dyslexia to feel like \u201cfailures\u201d or \u201cdumb\u201d in comparison to their peers.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, children with dyslexia may be prone to low self-esteem. This comes down to their perceptions of how well they manage school-based tasks; if they succeed, they see themselves in a positive light. If they struggle, they may feel frustrated and inferior to their peers. As a result, their self-agency suffers \u2013 they deem that no matter how much effort they expend, it still makes no difference. This sense of failure further compounds their beliefs of being inferior.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, neurodiverse children, such as those with language difficulties and dyslexia, may encounter issues with social interactions due to difficulties with communication (listening and speaking). Studies have shown that children with concurrent low self-esteem and dyslexia have increased trouble in this area in comparison to children with healthy levels of self-esteem and dyslexia.<\/p>\n<p>The association between self-esteem and dyslexia can also affect educational outcomes: Children with healthy self-esteem and dyslexia achieve success more easily than those with low self-esteem and dyslexia.<\/p>\n<p>But what exactly is the link between attachment and self-esteem?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Attachment and Self-Esteem<\/h2>\n<p>Insecure attachment is linked with the formation of low self-esteem, as those with insecure attachment grew up in an environment in which their needs weren\u2019t adequately met. Therefore these children may perceive that they\u2019re not worthy of having their needs met. As a result, children with insecure attachment may internalize this message of not being \u201cworthy\u201d and develop a low self-regard and self-esteem.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, secure attachment is associated with healthy self-esteem, as children with a secure attachment style were shown that their needs would be met. As a result, they felt safe and protected \u2013 leading to the development of balanced self-esteem. <strong>Therefore, more secure attachment can predict higher social development, and positively mitigate the effects of dyslexia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For all these reasons, providing early intervention strategies that account for social bonds may be integral in the social and educational outcomes of a child with dyslexia.<\/p>\n<h2>Attachment Strategies for Increasing Self-Esteem in Children With Dyslexia<\/h2>\n<p>We now have an increased understanding of how early bonds can influence the development of language skills and outcomes of developmental issues such as dyslexia. Therefore, we can use this understanding to increase success. The following strategies can help teachers, parents, and caregivers offer support to children with language issues using an attachment theory approach.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Attune to their learning interests<\/h3>\n<p>Verbal sensitivity involves interacting with a language-learning child in a way that takes its lead from the child and their interests. Studies have shown that caregivers who impose their own verbal interests on a child are less successful in encouraging language development than those who help their child learn through joint attention.<\/p>\n<p>Joint attention means that the child and caregiver pay attention to the same interest at the same time to promote strong language skills.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if the child has a favorite cartoon, perhaps discuss what they like about the cartoon and why. Spend time focusing on the discussion and expand it further. Use coloring books, comics, and literature over time to extend their interests.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Adopt a consistent and empathetic attitude to providing encouragement and support.<\/h3>\n<p>A child may feel frustrated due to their difficulties communicating (verbally or written) and act out behaviorally from time to time. During moments such as these, it&#8217;s important to listen to what they\u2019re feeling. They may find it difficult to communicate these feelings, so aim to model speaking openly about these difficulties. Use descriptive language, but also aim it at a level they can understand.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<br \/>\n\u201cSometimes, I also feel sad when I can\u2019t say what I need to,\u201d or,<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s OK to feel angry when a task is hard. When you feel like that, you can talk to me and I\u2019ll help you.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>3. Help them to understand their challenges<\/h3>\n<p>Children with language difficulties often internalize the message that they are \u201cdumb,\u201d \u201clazy,\u201d or \u201cstupid.\u201d It\u2019s important to openly discuss their challenges with them. Speak to them about what dyslexia is and how it can cause difficulties with understanding and communicating. Let them know that it doesn\u2019t make them any less smart than their peers, but it might cause them to become frustrated or \u201cmad\u201d at times.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Be mindful of your reactions<\/h3>\n<p>As an extension of the previous two strategies, it\u2019s important to maintain awareness of your own body language, tone of voice, and words. Due to frustrations with their difficulties, a child with language difficulties may become avoidant, defiant, or oppositional. Such behaviors can be difficult to manage, especially when you\u2019re inundated with other tasks, but children are very sensitive to discouragement. Help protect their self-image and esteem by regulating, relating, and responding instead of reacting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulate<\/strong> your breathing, <strong>relate<\/strong> the situation to your understanding of the child\u2019s difficulties, and then <strong>respond<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Help them set achievable goals<\/h3>\n<p>Perceiving that they\u2019ve failed at a task or a goal can cause a child with dyslexia to see themselves as a \u201cfailure\u201d \u2013 which can demotivate them from setting further goals. You can help protect their self-esteem by encouraging them to set realistic goals. This can be done by breaking larger goals into smaller components, using visuals to set targets, and rewarding them throughout the process.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Reward effort, not success<\/h3>\n<p>Challenging the difficulties associated with dyslexia is a process. So, aim to reward the effort a child puts into progress, not the actual progress itself. Rewarding effort can help break the cycle of failure that a child can feel trapped in and remove the focus on attaining perfection.<\/p>\n<p>Make the rewards as personal to the child as possible. Whether it\u2019s ten minutes of extra screen time or a treat meal they particularly enjoy \u2013 the quality of the reward can be a great motivator.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Promote their self-agency<\/h3>\n<p>In a nutshell, self-agency is our perceived personal impact on the world around us. Helping a child promote their self-agency \u2013 and thus increase self-esteem \u2013 can help them feel more positive about themself and their abilities.<\/p>\n<p>One way of promoting self-agency could be encouraging a child to volunteer with children younger than themselves. For example, set them the task of \u201clooking after\u201d someone, or, alternatively, a small animal. Tasks that encourage social responsibility can increase empathy and assist in developing feelings of self-positivity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words on Attachment and Language Development<\/h2>\n<p>The relationship between language development, disorders such as dyslexia, and attachment theory is complex. Again, we wish to reiterate that insecure attachment does not cause dyslexia \u2013 it is neurological in origin. However, a secure attachment bond can help mitigate the challenges associated with specific language disorders, including by providing more opportunities for modeling language.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from modeling, attachment-based strategies that promote healthy levels of self-esteem can help children with dyslexia overcome some of the social and emotional challenges associated with their difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, taking an empathetic and supportive approach to helping a child with dyslexia can promote their self-esteem, agency, and goal motivation \u2013 helping them achieve success in the long run.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper py-4 \" id=\"block_7f967bd02b2766303989bd473520e63d\" style=\" max-width: 900px;\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n        <button class=\"references-btn\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-target=\"#block_7f967bd02b2766303989bd473520e63d-references-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block_7f967bd02b2766303989bd473520e63d-references-collapse\">\n            References\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"references-text collapse mt-3\" id=\"block_7f967bd02b2766303989bd473520e63d-references-collapse\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Catts, H. 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