Outline of dyslexia

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to dyslexia:

Dyslexia can be described as the following:

• Learning disability - A neurological condition that affects reading, writing, and spelling skills.

• Surface dyslexia - Difficulty with whole-word recognition and irregular word spelling.
  • Orthographies and dyslexia - How dyslexia manifests in different writing systems.
• Deep dyslexia - Semantic errors in reading, often substituting related words.
• Acquired dyslexia (alexia) - Reading difficulties resulting from brain injury.
  • Phonological dyslexia - Difficulty with letter-sound connections and unfamiliar words.

• History of dyslexia research - Timeline of scientific understanding and approaches to dyslexia.

• Theories of dyslexia
  • Perceptual noise exclusion hypothesis
  • Phonological deficit hypothesis - Theory suggesting difficulties in processing speech sounds.

• Characteristics of dyslexia - Common signs and symptoms used for identification.
• Rapid automatized naming - Test measuring ability to quickly name familiar objects.

• Management of dyslexia - Strategies and interventions to support individuals with dyslexia.

Research in dyslexia - Current scientific investigations and findings.

• Orthographies and dyslexia - Studies on dyslexia across different writing systems.

• Dyslexia in popular culture - Representations of dyslexia in media and literature.

• Decoding Dyslexia - A grassroots movement advocating for improved awareness and educational support for students with dyslexia in the U.S. and beyond.
• Dyslexia Action - Provides support, assessment, and training services for individuals with dyslexia in the UK.
• International Dyslexia Association - A non-profit organization focused on research, education, and advocacy for dyslexia worldwide.
• Learning Ally - nation-wide non-profit volunteer organization in the U.S. that produces and maintains a library of educational accessible audiobooks for people with learning-related disabilities.

• Annals of Dyslexia - A peer-reviewed academic journal published by the International Dyslexia Association.
• Dyslexia (journal) - A quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering research on dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
• Journal of Learning Disabilities - A peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes research on learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
• Reading and Writing - An interdisciplinary journal that publishes research on literacy, including studies on dyslexia.

• Samuel Torrey Orton - American neuropsychiatrist who pioneered the study of learning disabilities and developed the Orton-Gillingham approach for reading instruction.
• Anna Gillingham - American educator who collaborated with Orton to create the Orton-Gillingham approach, a multisensory technique for teaching reading to individuals with dyslexia.
• Margaret Byrd Rawson - American educator who further developed the Orton-Gillingham approach and founded the Orton Dyslexia Society (now the International Dyslexia Association).
• Diana Hanbury King - British-American educator who founded several schools, including The Kildonan School, for dyslexic students and developed teaching methods for dyslexia.
• Sally Shaywitz - American neuroscientist known for her research on dyslexia and advocacy for evidence-based interventions.
• Maryanne Wolf - American cognitive neuroscientist and author who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the reading brain and dyslexia.

• List of people with dyslexia

• Dysgraphia
• Disorder of written expression
• Dyscalculia, difficulty comprehending numbers and math
• Learning to read
• Orton-Gillingham

• Agnew, Susie; Stewart, Jackie; Redgrave, Steve (2014). Dyslexia and Us: A collection of personal stories. Edinburgh: Luath Press Limited.
• Beaton, Alan (2004). Dyslexia, Reading and the Brain: A Sourcebook of Psychological and Biological Research. Psychology Press.
• Brunswick, Nicola (2012). Supporting Dyslexic Adults in Higher Education and the Workplace. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-97479-7
• Capellini, Simone Aparecida (2007). Neuropsycholinguistic Perspectives on Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities. Nova Publishers. ISBN 978-1-60021-537-7
• Elliott, Julian G.; Grigorenko, Elena L. (2014). The Dyslexia Debate. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-13587-0
• Ellis, Andrew W. (2014). Reading, Writing and Dyslexia: A Cognitive Analysis. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-317-71630-3
• Hulme, Charles; Joshi, R. Malatesha; Snowling, Margaret J. (2012). Reading and Spelling: Development and Disorders. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-49807-7
• Peer, Lindsay; Reid, Gavin (2013). Introduction to Dyslexia. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-37290-3
• Phillips, Sylvia; Kelly, Kathleen; Symes, Liz (2013). Assessment of Learners with Dyslexic-Type Difficulties. SAGE. ISBN 978-1-4462-8704-0
• Rosen, Glenn D. (ed.) (2013). The Dyslexic Brain: New Pathways in Neuroscience Discovery. Psychology Press.

• International Dyslexia Association (IDA) - A leading organization providing resources, research, and advocacy for individuals with dyslexia.
• Dyslexia Help University of Michigan - Offers comprehensive resources for parents, educators, and individuals with dyslexia, including strategies and tools for support.
• Lexercise - An online platform that offers personalized tutoring and resources for children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
• The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity - Focuses on research and education regarding dyslexia, offering resources for families and educators.
• The Dyslexic Advantage - A nonprofit organization that promotes the strengths and advantages of dyslexia, providing resources and community support.
• Dyslexia Training Institute - Provides training and resources for educators and professionals to help them support students with dyslexia.
• Reading Rockets - Offers strategies, lesson plans, and resources to help children learn to read, with a focus on those with dyslexia.
• LD Online - A comprehensive resource for learning disabilities, including dyslexia, offering articles, guides, and support.
• Learning Ally - Provides audiobooks and resources for students with learning disabilities, focusing on improving reading skills.
• Bookshare - A free online library offering accessible books for individuals with print disabilities, including dyslexia.
• Headstrong Nation^[Usurped!] - A community organization that supports children with dyslexia through advocacy, education, and resources for families.
• CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology - Focuses on universal design for learning, providing resources and tools to support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia.
• All Kinds of Minds - A nonprofit organization that provides resources and training for educators to support diverse learners, including those with dyslexia.

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