Rappolt_Schlichtmann-Boucher-2018
Authors: Gabrielle Rappolt-Schlichtmann, Alyssa R. Boucher and Miriam Evans.
Publication: Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools (ASHA). Volume 49 Issue 4, Pages: 864-874 2018 | DOI: 10.1044/2018_LSHSS-DYSLC-18-0031
Abstract
Purpose
In this article, we explore the deficit view of dyslexia and consider how it may narrow research so as to hamper the progress of scientific discovery and constrain best practices to the detriment of the overall well-being and growth of students with dyslexia. We consider the neurodiversity view of dyslexia as an alternative to the deficit view and explore how strengths-based approaches such as Universal Design for Learning can be used to support the overall well-being and development of students with dyslexia. Practical strategies are provided for applying a strengths-based approach in the speech-language pathologist setting to support students with dyslexia.
Method
Results
Although the research literature that deals with visual-spatial affordances associated with dyslexia is limited, there is significant evidence that a strengths-based approach to learning experience design can be leveraged by practitioners to improve student self-development, motivation, and academic outcomes.
Conclusion
Rappolt-Schlichtmann, G., Boucher, A. R., & Evans, M. (2018). From Deficit Remediation to Capacity Building: Learning to Enable Rather Than Disable Students With Dyslexia. https://doi.org/01611461004900040864
