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Regine Eichhorn

University of Leipzig, Germany

Secondary Symptoms and Compensation – Mechanisms of Dyslexic Children

Abstract. This longitudinal-study will continue the investigation of the development of secondary symptoms in dyslexic children, the impact of dyslexia on the self-esteem, anxiety parameters, motivation aspects and behavioral components. The focus of this study is the investigation of the benefit of special dyslexic rehabilitative classes in comparison to integrative classes in Germany. The study includes four measurement points and is still in process. The third measurement point is finished. The research questions are: How do the scholastic surrounding conditions influence the well- being of the dyslexic children and the perceptions and evaluations of the teachers and parents concerning the behavior and emotional expressions of the children? Which reaching method has the best preventative effect? The current results give first evidence for the positive effect of special rehabilitative classes for dyslexic children on their subjective well-being.

Keywords: special rehabilitative dyslexic classes, integrative classes, longitudinal study.

1 Introduction

Reading and writing are the most important competences to take part in the society. Having a handicap in these sectors/fields can cause massive consequences. Especially children with dyslexia are confronted with huge school and social problems. The association of children with learning deficits or disorders is very different in each state of Germany. Special rehabilitative dyslexic classes were established in the easterly states of Germany. But for the last 2–3 years these classes...