{"id":345439,"date":"2023-01-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/managing-the-emotional-and-social-intelligence-of-dyslexic-children\/"},"modified":"2023-01-12T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T09:00:00","slug":"managing-the-emotional-and-social-intelligence-of-dyslexic-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/en\/managing-the-emotional-and-social-intelligence-of-dyslexic-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing the Emotional and Social Intelligence of Dyslexic Children!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traditionally viewed as a form of disability, dyslexia is known as a difficulty in writing and decoding words, but this dysfunction also conceals strong emotional potential<\/strong>: a recent study found higher social and emotional intelligence in dyslexic children than in non-dyslexic children of the same age. Explanation.<\/p>\n

The emotional potential of a dyslexic child<\/h2>\n

In a study<\/strong> by the University of California, San Francisco, published in November 2020, researchers examined how dyslexic children reacted to videos designed to trigger emotions.<\/p>\n

Aged 8 to 12, the 32 participants<\/strong> all had phonological dyslexia<\/strong>, the most common form of dyslexia, which makes them unable to analyse words, read them, or spell them correctly. Alongside them, a control group of 22 children<\/strong> was shown the same videos.<\/p>\n

By studying their facial expressions during the viewings, their breathing, skin conductivity, brain activity and heart rate, the results revealed heightened emotional hypersensitivity<\/strong> in the dyslexic children, as well as greater self-awareness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is social and emotional intelligence?<\/h2>\n

Social intelligence is defined as an individual’s ability to understand the behaviour, thoughts and feelings of others<\/strong>, and to interact effectively with them. Emotional intelligence<\/a>, meanwhile, is defined as a person’s ability to understand and manage their own emotions<\/strong>, as well as to deal with those of others.<\/p>\n

Closely linked to one another, these two forms of intelligence are particularly useful in everyday life<\/strong>, whether within family and friendship circles or in one’s personal or professional life. Thanks to them, dyslexic people have no trouble forming social connections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What is the impact of such a discovery?<\/h2>\n

Even though this data needs further study, Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini, professor of neurodevelopment at the University of California, San Francisco, believes that by better understanding the strengths associated with dyslexia, it will be easier to “identify effective remediation strategies<\/strong>“[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Her colleague and neuroscience researcher Virginia Sturm believes that children with dyslexia might perform better in one-on-one or small-group teaching settings<\/strong>. In smaller social settings, this could potentially foster closer emotional bonds between individuals\u2026<\/p>\n

One thing is certain: this type of research could open the door to new teaching approaches<\/strong> for dyslexic pupils!<\/p>\n

How can we support this trait?<\/h2>\n

Beware, these forms of intelligence are a double-edged sword<\/strong>, since they also increase the risk of developing anxiety or depression. As Virginia Sturm points out, we need to be “aware of their vulnerability<\/em><\/strong> [\u2026] and make sure they get adequate support to manage their potentially intense emotions<\/em>\u2026”1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Don’t hesitate to connect your dyslexic child with one of our psychologists<\/a> on the Ora-Visio platform: specialised in DYS disorders, they will know how to support your child in managing these emotions<\/strong>, helping them make the most of this high potential!<\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> Citations: https:\/\/www.pourquoidocteur.fr\/Articles\/Question-d-actu\/34671-Enfants-dyslexiques-sensibilite-emotionnelle-double-tranchant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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