Dyslexia
Dyslexia is an impairment of the ability to comprehend written language. It may be the result of a parietal lobe lesion. (1)
- it is characterised by impaired cognitive skills related to reading; also known as specific reading disability.
- usually associated with difficulty in written language (dysgraphia), especially spelling.
- in contrast to weaknesses in reading and spelling, dyslexics may show strengths in non-language visual processing.
- in most cases, it is probably attributable to a genetic susceptibility that leads to a deficit in the language areas of the brain. (2)
Reference
- Sanfilippo J, Ness M, Petscher Y, et al; Reintroducing Dyslexia: Early Identification and Implications for Pediatric Practice. Pediatrics. 2020 Jul;146(1)
- Norton ES, Beach SD, Gabrieli J. Neurobiology of dyslexia. Curr Opin Neurobiol. 2015;30:73-8.
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