Definition of dyslexia updated for first time in 20 years
A Texas A&M University researcher helped shape the first major update in more than two decades to the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia. The revised definition reflects advances in dyslexia research and could influence how schools, policymakers and others identify and support students with learning disabilities.
For the first time in 20 years, the International Dyslexia Association has updated its definition of dyslexia. This major revision, led by Dr. R. Malatesha Joshi, a researcher at Texas A&M University, reflects recent advances in dyslexia research. The new definition removes the reliance on IQ tests, incorporates languages other than English, and emphasizes earlier identification and support for students with dyslexia.
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