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Dyslexia.

Authors :
Shaywitz, Sally E.
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 01/29/98, Vol. 338 Issue 5, p307-312. 1p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents a review of advances in medical knowledge and the implication for treating patients with a possible reading or learning disability, developmental dyslexia. Epidemiology of dyslexia; Neurobiologic influences; Cognitive influences; Implications of the phonologic model of dyslexia; Approach to the diagnostic evaluation; Evaluation of school-age children; Special considerations in younger and older age groups; Diagnosis; Management.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
338
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24937800
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199801293380507