Building Academic Confidence in Teens with Reading Disorders: The Role of Executive Function and Goal Setting
Navigating the academic landscape can be challenging for any teenager, but for those with reading disorder , such as dyslexia, the hurdles can be significantly higher. Understanding how to foster academic confidence in these teens is crucial, and a powerful approach lies in harnessing executive function skills and effective goal setting. At Cognoskillz, we believe that with the right strategies, teens can not only overcome their obstacles but thrive academically. Reading disorders often manifest in difficulties with phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency, which can lead to frustration and a negative self-image regarding academic capabilities. However, when teens are supported in developing executive function skills, they can gain the tools necessary to manage these challenges and build confidence. Executive function refers to a set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These skills are foundational for setting and achieving...