Teaching students with dyslexia requires different methods adapted to the needs of each individual. Here are some educational strategies that have shown good results: Use of multisensory materials: Approaches that involve more than one sense, such as the Orton-Gillingham teaching method, help to retain learning. The student can, for example, learn phonemes and syllables by associating sounds with images or objects that they can touch and manipulate.
Organization with Visual Resources
Visual and graphic resources: Mind maps, graphs and diagrams help organize information, which makes it easier to understand and remember content.
Specific Sources for Dyslexia
Use of specific fonts for dyslexia: There are fonts developed especially to make reading easier for people with dyslexia, such as OpenDyslexic and Dyslexie, which have letters designed differently to avoid common visual confusion.
Use of Technology and Activity Segmentation
Division of tasks and use of digital support: Segmenting activities into smaller parts, with clear steps, can facilitate the learning process. Additionally, reading and writing software, such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking and Kurzweil 3000, help with content monitoring.
Support from Specialized Professionals
Specialized pedagogical assistance: The support of educational psychologists and speech therapists can be essential in helping the student deal with difficulties and develop their own learning methods.
These strategies not only support learning, but also promote an inclusive and welcoming environment, where students feel safe to develop their skills.