Abstract:
Developmental dyslexia is largely spread throughout the world, although the impact on the school population considerably change from country to country ( Italy 3-4%, Usa 10-15% according to DRI Dyslexia Research Institute).
It is widely believed that the teaching of a foreign language can create additional difficulties for the dyslexic student.
The purpose of this essay is to highlight the opportunity of teaching a foreign language to dyslexic students, but with the activation of specific strategies. In the first part a comprehensive framework about dyslexia is outlined, while in the second, it is possible to see how existing literature can provide more effective teaching programmes.
