Developmental Dyslexia as Developmental and Linguistic Variation: Editor's Commentary.

This commentary reviews forthcoming articles on the scientific study of dyslexia, genetic and neurophysiological aspects of dyslexia, cross-linguistic aspects of literacy development and dyslexia, and theory-based practice. It concludes that educators should continue to strive to promote theory-based research and evidence-based practice to achieve better prevention of and intervention for dyslexia. (Contains references.) (CR)