Neuropsychological program of English learning for students with dyslexia

Abstract

In recent decades there has been great interest in the study of dyslexia and the difficulties with reading that are presented by students with this disorder. The results of various studies have found dyslexia to beas a complex disorder with a multifactorial genesis in predominantly phonological difficulties, neuropsychological problems, and other learning, among which is the acquisition of a second language. At present, due to the global society in which we live, language skills are essential, particullary English, since this is the international language par excellence, and has various uses both inside and outside of Spain. Therefore, the importance and novelty of this work lies in the development of a preventive neuropsychological program to address the general cognitive and neuropsychological processes involved in students with dyslexia, and specifically, the proposal of a program to assist teachers English as a second language providing English guidance, methods, activities and materials in order to enhance the teaching and learning of students with dyslexia.