Effective strategies to help students with ADHD and Dyslexia enhance their English learning Skills

Abstract

The main purpose of this project was to find strategies for teaching English in students with Attention deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia; this in view of the fact that teachers have little information and tools conducive to working with this population. For this reason, a documentary matrix was made in order to search for research focused on this problem. This matrix contained 35 articles that led to different pertinent strategies focused on students with learning disabilities; specifically, ADHD and dyslexia. In the end, some strategies that guarantee the learning of these students were found, taking into account their way of learning. Some of these strategies are focused on learning styles and multisensory activities since this particular population acquire their knowledge with activities through the senses such as the visual, auditory, tactical and kinesthetic. In addition, motivation and games, among others were recommended as tools to strengthen learning. Finally, it was concluded that the teacher must be aware of how to teach and generate strategies that allow this population to achieve a true and effective education.