Disorders derived from dyslexia

Adolescence is a stage of changes and challenges, and when an adolescent has dyslexia, some behaviors may require special attention. In this session, we will explore the key aspects that parents and educators should observe in adolescents with dyslexia, highlighting the importance of understanding, support, and specific strategies to promote academic and emotional success.

Academic Challenges and Support Strategies

In adolescence, academic challenges may intensify for adolescents with dyslexia. Difficulty in reading, writing, and spelling can affect their performance in various subjects.

It is essential to implement support strategies, such as adaptations in the presentation of material, additional time on exams, and the use of assistive technologies. A personalized approach that considers the individual strengths and weaknesses of the adolescent is fundamental for academic success.

Self-Esteem and Motivation: Fostering a Sense of Achievement

Dyslexia can have an impact on the self-esteem and motivation of adolescents. Persistent difficulties can generate feelings of frustration and self-doubt. It is crucial to foster a sense of achievement, celebrate successes, and highlight the unique abilities of each adolescent. Providing opportunities for them to develop their talents and interests strengthens self-esteem and intrinsic motivation.

Social interaction can represent a challenge for adolescents with dyslexia. Difficulties in reading and writing can influence participation in group activities, which, in turn, can affect social relationships.

Facilitating opportunities to develop social skills, providing support in communication, and encouraging inclusion in extracurricular activities contribute to the adolescent's social well-being.

Time Management and Organization: Crucial Skills

Time management and organization are crucial skills in adolescence, and adolescents with dyslexia may face particular challenges in these areas.

Providing visual tools, such as calendars and task lists, and teaching organizational strategies contribute to improving these skills. Establishing routines and offering support in planning are also important aspects to consider.

Adolescents with dyslexia can benefit from developing compensatory strategies that leverage their strengths. Encouraging the use of assistive technologies, such as screen readers and spell checkers, allows adolescents to overcome the barriers associated with dyslexia. By enhancing their unique abilities, independence and self-efficacy are promoted.

Fostering Reading Habits: Personalized Strategies

Despite difficulties in reading, it is essential to foster reading habits in adolescents with dyslexia. Adapting reading material according to their interests and skill level, exploring alternative formats such as audiobooks, and creating comfortable and welcoming reading environments are strategies that can cultivate a love for reading in a personalized way.

Exploration of Careers and Talents: Vocational Focus

Adolescence is a time when adolescents explore career options and develop their talents. For adolescents with dyslexia, it is important to offer support in this exploration.

Identifying their interests, strengths, and unique abilities can guide the choice of careers that align with their capabilities and goals. Vocational guidance and access to resources that highlight the diversity of professional paths are fundamental.

Open Communication and Collaboration: Key to Success

Open communication between parents, educators, and adolescents is essential to address the challenges associated with dyslexia. Maintaining a constant dialogue about the adolescent's needs, goals, and experiences facilitates collaboration in support strategies. The active participation of the adolescent in the planning of their education and development is a valuable component for their success.

Strategies for Academic Preparation: Exams and Evaluations

Preparing for exams and evaluations can be a particularly challenging aspect for adolescents with dyslexia. Implementing specific strategies, such as the use of time...