ABSTRACT
Adolescent development is a phenomenon that has been described in numerous ways. Early in the 20th century, psychologist Stanley Hall borrowed a term from a 19th century German literary movement, Sturm und Drang, to describe the powerful dynamics of adolescence. Adolescents hit highs and lows as they move on to early adulthood. It is not unusual for these highs and lows to come in rapid succession. Many adolescents with dyslexia experience anxiety, depression and aggression that interfere with progress or complicate the condition. Dyslexic adolescents live in a world where their difficulties in language intersect with the challenges of adolescent development. The way individuals with dyslexia think can actually be an asset in achieving success. Many dyslexic children feel incompetent, embarrassed and inferior early in their education. The self-esteem issues of normal adolescence are amplified when a teenager struggles in school and carries this emotional baggage.
