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Dyslexia in the twenty-first century: a commentary on the IDA definition of dyslexia.
Elliott, Julian G; Grigorenko, Elena L
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Elena L Grigorenko
Abstract
In offering a commentary upon the IDA definition, we address its main components in turn. While each is technically accurate, we argue that, when taken together, the definition, or more accurately, the use to which it is often put, becomes problematic. We outline different current conceptions of dyslexia and conclude that the operationalisation of the definition for diagnostic purposes often results in scientifically questionable diagnoses and inadvertently leads to significant educational inequity. We propose a simpler definition that describes the primary difficulty, avoids reference to causal explanation, unexpectedness, and secondary outcomes, and redirects practitioner and policymaker focus to the importance of addressing and meeting the needs of all struggling readers.
Citation
Elliott, J. G., & Grigorenko, E. L. (online). Dyslexia in the twenty-first century: a commentary on the IDA definition of dyslexia. Annals of Dyslexia, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-024-00311-0
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | May 29, 2024 |
Online Publication Date | Jun 15, 2024 |
Deposit Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
Journal | Annals of dyslexia |
Print ISSN | 0736-9387 |
Electronic ISSN | 1934-7243 |
Publisher | Springer |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-024-00311-0 |
Keywords | Assessment and diagnosis, Dyslexia definitions, Reading disability, IDA definition |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2512757 |
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