Current Research Informing the Conceptualization, Identification, and Treatment of Dyslexia Across Orthographies: An Introduction to the Special Series. (August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hall, Colby; Vaughn, Sharon
• Is Part Of: Learning disability quarterly. Volume 44:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 140
• Page End: 144
• Publication Date: 2021-08
• Subjects: dyslexia -- learning disabilities -- dyslexia identification -- reading intervention; Learning disabilities -- Periodicals; 371.905
• DOI: 10.1177/0731948720929010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0731-9487

Abstract

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.