{"id":345571,"date":"2022-05-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/dyslexia-the-specialists-involved-and-their-roles\/"},"modified":"2022-05-11T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T09:00:00","slug":"dyslexia-the-specialists-involved-and-their-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ora-visio.com\/en\/dyslexia-the-specialists-involved-and-their-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Dyslexia: The Specialists Involved and Their Roles"},"content":{"rendered":"

A learning disorder affecting reading and writing, dyslexia<\/strong> traditionally appears in children and adolescents. While the approach to managing it depends on the specifics of each case, several specialists can offer solutions<\/strong> of their own. Beyond the universally recognised speech and language therapist<\/a>, the psychologist, orthoptist, child psychiatrist, and occupational therapist can also support the child in managing their disorder.<\/p>\n

The speech and language therapist, at the heart of dyslexia care<\/h2>\n

Speech and language therapy is the cornerstone of managing<\/strong> this learning disorder: recognised by scientific authorities, it is built around training the child’s phonological skills<\/strong>, reading remediation<\/strong> (using approaches different from those used at school), and setting up compensation strategies<\/strong> to work around the difficulties.<\/p>\n

The psychological approach, to support the dyslexic child<\/h2>\n

A source of discouragement, dyslexia influences the child’s behaviour<\/strong>, particularly in social settings. By picking up on how the child feels, the <\/strong>psychologist<\/strong><\/a> or neuropsychologist<\/strong> looks for the origins of the disorder and uses role-play<\/strong> to identify the child’s reactions in certain contexts. This understanding then helps them support the child in adapting their behaviour to daily life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A child psychiatrist<\/strong> can act as an intermediary between the family and the specialist<\/strong> in charge of the remediation. On one hand, they explain the technical details in plain terms for parents; on the other, they relay the needs and expectations expressed by the family to the treating doctor. Where needed, they can consult another professional and prioritise treatments.<\/p>\n

The orthoptist, relevant for neurovisual disorders<\/h2>\n

A specialist in eye movements, the orthoptist can detect disorders<\/strong> of visual perception, an early warning sign of dyslexia. Beyond helping with diagnosis, their sessions can focus on eye-hand coordination<\/strong>, control of eye movements<\/strong>, and letter recognition<\/strong>, to help the child develop their convergence abilities<\/strong> (the synergy of both eyes’ movements).<\/p>\n

The psychomotor therapist, to work on posture and handwriting<\/h2>\n

Using exercises adapted to dyslexic children (relaxation, rhythm games, coordination games, balls, puzzles…), the psychomotor therapist<\/strong> helps the child become more aware of their body<\/strong>. They work on the child’s posture<\/strong> to give them a certain stability, both in movement and at rest. A stable posture reduces energy expenditure and makes it easier to concentrate. When it comes to writing, they pay close attention to pencil grip<\/strong> and the non-dominant hand<\/strong>, to limit tension as much as possible…<\/p>\n

The occupational therapist, to build the child’s independence<\/h2>\n

Finally, as part of a multidisciplinary assessment for dyslexia, the occupational therapist<\/strong> can step in to work on praxis, that is, relearning the child’s coordinated, voluntary movements. This specialist teaches the child to handle everyday objects<\/strong> and manage their spatial organisation<\/strong>, supporting them through the process of social reintegration and independence. They can also advise parents on which sport to practise<\/strong> to help compensate for this disorder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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