Integration of strategies in different curricular areas

Dyslexia, a neurobiological condition that affects the acquisition and processing of written language, presents particular challenges in the educational environment. To maximize learning and support the holistic development of individuals with dyslexia, it is essential to implement specific strategies in various curricular areas.

This session will explore the importance of integrating these strategies, identify common challenges faced by dyslexic students, and provide detailed guidance on how to adapt the curriculum to address their specific needs.

Introduction to Strategy Integration in the Curriculum

Definition and Meaning: Strategy integration in the curriculum refers to the planned incorporation of specific adaptive approaches and tools to address the difficulties associated with dyslexia in different areas of study.

Common Challenges in the Educational Context

• Decoding Difficulties: Decoding words can be a challenge for people with dyslexia, affecting reading and comprehension in all subjects.

• Spatial and Temporal Organization: Difficulties in spatial and temporal organization can impact writing, solving mathematical problems and understanding abstract concepts.

Integrated Strategies in Reading Instruction

• Multisensory Approach: Incorporating multisensory approaches, such as the use of manipulative letters or tracing exercises, facilitates decoding and improves reading comprehension.

• Guided and Personalized Reading: Implementing guided and personalized reading sessions allows the pace and complexity of the text to be adapted, providing specific support for the needs of each student.

Adaptations in Science and Mathematics Teaching

• Use of Visual Resources: Incorporating graphics, diagrams and visual models helps overcome barriers associated with spatial organization, facilitating the understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts.

• Problem-Solving Strategies: Teaching specific strategies for problem solving, such as segmentation and the use of keywords, supports students in the application of mathematical concepts.

Support in the Teaching of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Focus on Listening Comprehension: Integrating activities that promote listening comprehension, such as group discussions and storytelling, contributes to the assimilation of concepts in social sciences and humanities.

• Use of Adapted Materials: Offering adapted materials, such as visual summaries and lesson recordings, helps students