DYSLEXIA

Visual (Spatial):

• Create large, colorful posters with important information or highlight key phrases in different colors.

• Place post-its with key information in visible spots, like the bathroom mirror, so you can read them while brushing your teeth.

• Turn information into images. Create visual diagrams.

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Auditory (Auditory-Musical):

• Record lectures or talks, or record and listen to your class notes.

• Use YouTube videos related to the topics you need to study.

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Verbal (Linguistic):

• Explain the key concepts of your work or study topic to another person. The act of mentally organizing and then verbalizing a concept to someone else can help with your own understanding and memory retention.

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Material Organization and Time Management:​

Students need to manage a large amount of study materials and also organize their personal time effectively. Many people with dyslexia find organization challenging and it is an area to be reinforced.

Strategies for Better Organization:

• Review printed materials as soon as you receive them, check the content list to ensure everything is there.

• Color coding: keep all class notes, essays, and materials on a particular topic color-coded and filed together.

• Identify the important parts: use highlighters, post-its, or annotations to easily find information.

• Use a planner or agenda: use your phone, computer, or a handwritten planner to track projects and deadlines daily. Work backward from the deadline and set realistic goals to complete tasks on time.

• Reminders: set reminders on your phone for classes, lectures, meetings, and deadlines.

• Minimize distractions: set a time for a task and turn off your phone, TV, or other distractions. Try to keep study sessions short but regular. Schedule a break in between, get up, and move around between study sessions

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