AS YOUR CHILD REACHES ADOLESCENCE, you will face new challenges. Some will be the normal issues parents of teens face — your child with dyslexia will experience the same emotional and physical changes as any other teenager. However, the teenage years are also a time when children begin to think about their future, and your child's school struggles can translate into a negative self-image, which in turn may lead your teenager to become depressed or engage in risky activity. As a parent, it is important for you to recognize and acknowledge your teenager's needs, and at the same time help him become more self-reliant and independent.