A unifying theoretical framework of three working memory components provides a systems
perspective for discussing past and new findings in a 12-year research program that point to …

An increasing body of studies has revealed neuroanatomical impairments in developmental
dyslexia. However, whether these structural anomalies are driven by dyslexia (disorder …

Our understanding of the causes of a developmental disorder like dyslexia has received
recent input from both neuroscience and genetics. The discovery of 4 candidate genes for …

Reading words is a complex act involving the processing of sensory, phonological,
orthographic, and semantic information. Various theories about each of these areas have …

This paper summarizes research currently being conducted on the biologic underpinnings of
learning disorders, particularly dyslexia. The research findings discussed are derived from …

Developmental dyslexia is defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading in children and
adults who otherwise possess the intelligence and motivation considered necessary for …

The neuropsychology of dyslexia has made great strides in the last decade. In particular, a
consensus views dyslexia as a developmental disorder with a basis in the brain and in the …

Developmental dyslexia, a specific impairment of reading ability despite adequate
intelligence and educational opportunity, is one of the most frequent childhood disorders …

Cross-country, longitudinal twin studies provide strong evidence for both the biological and
environmental basis of dyslexia, and the stability of genetic influences on reading and …

Investigations into the neuroanatomical bases of developmental dyslexia have now
spanned more than 40 years, starting with the post-mortem examination of a few individual …