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best strategies to support dyslexic students both in and out of the classroom. As approximately 20% of students have dyslexia, teachers in nearly every educational environment interact with dyslexic students. Teaching strategies for dyslexic students have shown the ability to help those without dyslexia as well. These versatile and beneficial lessons allow teachers to support all the students while also ensuring that dyslexic students receive the instructions they need. With the right kind of support and training, teachers can pinpoint the strengths and challenges of dyslexic individuals, plan lessons that benefit the entire classroom, offer support that builds confidence, and help dyslexic children prepare for success.
Dyslexic Thinking and the Future of Work
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or decades, educators, parents, and employers have only thought of dyslexia as a learning challenge that makes it more difficult for children to learn how to read. However, with the evolution in research, teachers and parents understand more than ever about how the dyslexic brain works and how to teach dyslexic students more effectively. There is much more to the value of dyslexic thinking today than was previously recognized. With improved education alongside targeted support can give an array of targeted support to help individuals with dyslexia.
Creativity, initiative, leadership, social skills, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and analytical thinking are essential skills in the developing workplace. These are skills that many dyslexic individuals inherently carry with them. As these skills are not easily taught or replicated by technology, many companies focus on finding job candidates who are intrinsically strong in these types of crafts. Neurodiverse teams offer a safe space where new ideas can flourish, and innovative thinking leads to success. There is no argument that dyslexia causes challenges for students learning to read and write. However, there is also clear value in dyslexic thinking that makes dyslexic individuals essential in the working world.
Educational Support for Dyslexic Students
Jennifer C. Roig, M.Ed., Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist Head of School, The Roig Academy
Research has provided indisputable evidence about the reality of dyslexia and the science behind it; educators can focus on the
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