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Dyslexia and the Brain: What Does Current Research Tell Us?
Author(s) -
Hudson Roxanne F.,
High Leslie,
Al Otaiba Stephanie
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1598/rt.60.6.1
Subject(s) - dyslexia , spelling , psychology , reading (process) , learning disability , reading disability , biological theories of dyslexia , cognitive psychology , developmental psychology , developmental dyslexia , linguistics , philosophy
Dyslexia is a disorder of the language‐processing systems in the brain. It is a specific learning disability in reading that often affects spelling as well. This article describesCommon characteristics experienced by people with dyslexia or reading disabilities Common misconceptions about dyslexia What brain research tell us about reading disabilities What this information means for teachers and parentsThe identification of a child with dyslexia is difficult for parents and teachers. Having information about the likely explanation for and potential cause of students' difficulties often relieves many fears and uncertainties about how to think about providing instruction that is relevant and effective.