{
  "id": 8993597,
  "title": "Definition of dyslexia updated for first time in 20 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/definition-of-dyslexia-updated-for-first-time-in-20-years",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-21T20:00:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-definition-dyslexia-years.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "International Dyslexia Association updates definition after 20 years.",
    "New definition removes reliance on IQ tests for diagnosis.",
    "Incorporates languages other than English and emphasizes early identification."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}