Dyslexia is a difficulty in learning to decode (read aloud) and to spell. DSM5 classifies
dyslexia as one form of neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurodevelopmental disorders are …

A precise and inclusionary definition of dyslexia is sorely needed for at least three reasons.
First, accurate identification of dyslexia requires that the key symptoms and characteristics …

The 'dyslexia debate'is resilient. In the media, a key component of the debate is the notion
that dyslexia does not exist, popularised by a series of vociferous commentators. For them …

Despite recent developments in research and theory, investigators and practitioners
continue to rely on rather traditional definitions of dyslexia. This paper discusses some of the …

Given that an estimated 5–10% of the worldwide population is said to have dyslexia, it is of
great importance that teachers have an accurate understanding of what dyslexia is and how …

The Dyslexia Debate examines how we use the term" dyslexia" and questions its efficacy as
a diagnosis. While many believe that a diagnosis of dyslexia will shed light on a reader's …

In recent years, limitations of the discrepancy definition of specific reading difficulties have
led researchers to propose that dyslexia is best described as a core phonological deficit …

Abstract The International Dyslexia Association definition of dyslexia was updated 20 years
ago and has been referenced frequently in research and practice. In this paper, researchers …

In 2007, the New Zealand Ministry of Education formally recognized the condition of dyslexia
for the first time and has subsequently developed a working definition of the condition. The …

The Psychology of Dyslexia: A Handbook for Teachers Second Edition is a superb
introduction to the psychology of dyslexia for teachers. New edition of a popular title that …