Topic: Dyslexia
Definition
A brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read.

This toolkit helps parents and educators learn about dyslexia and how to support the literacy development of students with dyslexia.

This infographic highlights common definitions of dyslexia, and identifies core dimensions of dyslexia shared across those definitions.

Dyslexia is a brain-based learning disability that specifically impairs a person’s ability to read.

Social Workers’ Role in Addressing Dyslexia.

Studies report fundamental differences in brain development and activation patterns between individuals with dyslexia and those without.

The characteristics of dyslexia legislation.

Breaking down the truth about Dyslexia.

Signs of typical reading development and possible indicators of risk for dyslexia.

Expert: Donald Compton, Ph.D

Expert: Susan Lowell

Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.

Expert: John Gabrieli Ph.D.

Expert: Guinevere Eden Ph.D.

Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D

Expert: Evelyn Johnson, Ph.D
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The research reported here is funded by awards to the National Center on Improving Literacy from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, in partnership with the Office of Special Education Programs (Award #: S283D160003). The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent views of OESE, OSEP, or the U.S. Department of Education. Copyright © 2022 National Center on Improving Literacy. https://improvingliterarcy.org