Abstract
The paper first discusses the 1995 working definition of developmental dyslexia. It then elaborates on the reading process as a hierarchy of language performance involving learners' experience, nonverbal cognitive processes, receptive and expressive language, discourse processing, reading and written language. Future directions should emphasize a life span perspective, examine the global and specific problems of underachievement, set goals and priorities and enhance professional preparation. In all these endeavours motivation in literacy learning is also important.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 203-207 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jul 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Dyslexia
- Future directions in research and practice
- Learning disabilities
- Reading as a language hierarchy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health