The Value of Dyslexic Thinking

For 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.

Educational Support for Dyslexic Students

Research has provided indisputable evidence about the reality of dyslexia and the science behind it; educators can focus on the 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

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.

Jennifer C. Roig, M.Ed., Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist Head of School, The Roig Academy

About Roig Academy

About Roig AcademySince its inception 20 years ago, The Roig Academy has been providing an alternative educational milieu for students with a variety of learning strengths and areas of need while preparing them to be lifelong learners of the 21st century. The Roig Academy’s vision was the cumulative product between The Roig Academy’s founding Director Jennifer Roig and the learning community which it serves. That vision defined The Roig Academy as having a hands-on approach to teaching and learning for families who were seeking the best educational opportunities for their children. Our dedication to providing exceptional educational opportunities in Miami by creating students who are reflective, risk-takers, inquirers and lifelong learners remains our highest priority. However, that dedication extends to the ways in which we work with our stakeholders, collaborate with multidisciplinary services, help our community grow, innovate and evolve into the future as responsible citizens of a global community, as is the goal with all IB World Schools. We celebrate The Roig Academy Academy’s approach to teaching and learning as we nurture student growth in the 21st century.