Biology:Outline of dyslexia

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Short description: Learning disability that affects reading or writing, or both

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to dyslexia:

Description of dyslexia

Dyslexia can be described as the following:

  • Learning disability - A neurological condition that affects reading, writing, and spelling skills.

Types of dyslexia

  • Surface dyslexia - Difficulty with whole-word recognition and irregular word spelling.
  • Deep dyslexia - Semantic errors in reading, often substituting related words.
  • Acquired dyslexia (alexia) - Reading difficulties resulting from brain injury.

History of dyslexia

  • History of dyslexia research - Timeline of scientific understanding and approaches to dyslexia.

Causes and theories of dyslexia

Symptoms, and diagnosing dyslexia

  • Characteristics of dyslexia - Common signs and symptoms used for identification.
  • Rapid automatized naming - Test measuring ability to quickly name familiar objects.

Treatment of dyslexia

Dyslexia research

Research in dyslexia - Current scientific investigations and findings.

  • Dyslexia in popular culture - Representations of dyslexia in media and literature.

Dyslexia organizations

  • Decoding Dyslexia - A grassroots movement advocating for improved awareness and educational support for students with dyslexia in the U.S. and beyond.
  • Dyslexia Action - Provides support, assessment, and training services for individuals with dyslexia in the UK.
  • International Dyslexia Association - A non-profit organization focused on research, education, and advocacy for dyslexia worldwide.
  • Learning Ally - nation-wide non-profit volunteer organization in the U.S. that produces and maintains a library of educational accessible audiobooks for people with learning-related disabilities.
  • Annals of Dyslexia - A peer-reviewed academic journal published by the International Dyslexia Association.
  • Dyslexia (journal) - A quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
  • Journal of Learning Disabilities - A peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research on learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
  • Reading and Writing - An interdisciplinary journal that publishes research on literacy, including studies on dyslexia.

Persons influential in dyslexia

  • Samuel Torrey Orton - American neuropsychiatrist who pioneered the study of learning disabilities and developed the Orton-Gillingham approach for reading instruction.
  • Anna Gillingham - American educator who collaborated with Orton to create the Orton-Gillingham approach, a multisensory technique for teaching reading to individuals with dyslexia.
  • Margaret Byrd Rawson - American educator who further developed the Orton-Gillingham approach and founded the Orton Dyslexia Society (now the International Dyslexia Association).
  • Diana Hanbury King - British-American educator who founded several schools, including The Kildonan School, for dyslexic students and developed teaching methods for dyslexia.
  • Sally Shaywitz - American neuroscientist known for her research on dyslexia and advocacy for evidence-based interventions.
  • Maryanne Wolf - American cognitive neuroscientist and author who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the reading brain and dyslexia.

Notable people with dyslexia

  • List of people with dyslexia

See also

Further reading

  • Agnew, Susie; Stewart, Jackie; Redgrave, Steve (2014). Dyslexia and Us: A collection of personal stories. Edinburgh: Luath Press Limited.
  • Beaton, Alan (2004). Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain: A Sourcebook of Psychological and Biological Research. Psychology Press.
  • Brunswick, Nicola (2012). Supporting Dyslexic Adults in Higher Education and the Workplace. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-97479-7
  • Capellini, Simone Aparecida (2007). Neuropsycholinguistic Perspectives on Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities. Nova Publishers. ISBN 978-1-60021-537-7
  • Elliott, Julian G.; Grigorenko, Elena L. (2014). The Dyslexia Debate. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-13587-0
  • Ellis, Andrew W. (2014). Reading, Writing and Dyslexia: A Cognitive Analysis. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-317-71630-3
  • Hulme, Charles; Joshi, R. Malatesha; Snowling, Margaret J. (2012). Reading and Spelling: Development and Disorders. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-49807-7
  • Peer, Lindsay; Reid, Gavin (2013). Introduction to Dyslexia. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-37290-3
  • Phillips, Sylvia; Kelly, Kathleen; Symes, Liz (2013). Assessment of Learners with Dyslexic-Type Difficulties. SAGE. ISBN 978-1-4462-8704-0
  • Rosen, Glenn D. (ed.) (2013). The Dyslexic Brain: New Pathways in Neuroscience Discovery. Psychology Press.

References

  • International Dyslexia Association (IDA) - A leading organization providing resources, research, and advocacy for individuals with dyslexia.
  • Dyslexia Help University of Michigan - Offers comprehensive resources for parents, educators, and individuals with dyslexia, including strategies and tools for support.
  • Lexercise - An online platform that offers personalized tutoring and resources for children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
  • The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity - Focuses on research and education regarding dyslexia, offering resources for families and educators.
  • The Dyslexic Advantage - A nonprofit organization that promotes the strengths and advantages of dyslexia, providing resources and community support.
  • Dyslexia Training Institute - Provides training and resources for educators and professionals to help them support students with dyslexia.
  • Reading Rockets - Offers strategies, lesson plans, and resources to help children learn to read, with a focus on those with dyslexia.
  • LD Online - A comprehensive resource for learning disabilities, including dyslexia, offering articles, guides, and support.
  • Learning Ally - Provides audiobooks and resources for students with learning disabilities, focusing on improving reading skills.
  • Bookshare - A free online library offering accessible books for individuals with print disabilities, including dyslexia.
  • Headstrong Nation[Usurped!] - A community organization that supports children with dyslexia through advocacy, education, and resources for families.
  • CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology - Focuses on universal design for learning, providing resources and tools to support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia.
  • All Kinds of Minds - A nonprofit organization that provides resources and training for educators to support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia.



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