EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND DYSLEXIA:

brief Integrative Analysis

Abstract

This article addresses the relationship between Executive Functions (EF) and dyslexia, a specific learning disorder that affects reading and writing. EF is a set of cognitive skills essential for planning, organization, impulse control and decision making. Dyslexia, in turn, is characterized by difficulties in accurate and fluent word recognition, as well as poor spelling and decoding skills. The literature review carried out highlights that deficits in EF, such as working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control and verbal fluency, are associated with learning difficulties presented by individuals with dyslexia. Studies indicate that children with dyslexia may perform poorly in these cognitive skills. Therefore, the study concludes that continued research into the relationship between EF and dyslexia can contribute to the development of more effective intervention strategies and to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the area of neuropsychology and education. Furthermore, promoting greater awareness of dyslexia can contribute to the creation of more inclusive educational environments and the development of more comprehensive public policies.