Open AccessCurrent Research Informing the Conceptualization, Identification, and Treatment of Dyslexia Across Orthographies: An Introduction to the Special Series
Author(s) -
Colby Hall,
Sharon Vaughn
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
learning disability quarterly
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.994
H-Index - 48
eISSN - 2168-376X
pISSN - 0731-9487
DOI - 10.1177/0731948720929010
Subject(s) - dyslexia , psychology , conceptualization , identification (biology) , reading (process) , biological theories of dyslexia , learning disability , cognitive psychology , cognition , reading disability , developmental psychology , developmental dyslexia , linguistics , computer science , neuroscience , artificial intelligence , philosophy , botany , biology
This introduction to the special series summarizes evidence for the genetic and brain bases for dyslexia and cognitive-behavioral indicators (including ones that can be measured even before the onset of reading instruction) that attest to meaningful differences between children with dyslexia and their non-dyslexic peers. Authors review controversies that have surrounded approaches to dyslexia identification and treatment during the last few decades. Finally, they introduce the findings of the articles in the special series and discuss potential implications for dyslexia identification and treatment.