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Reading Disability and the Brain

Authors :
Shaywitz, Sally E.
Shaywitz, Bennett A.
Source :
Educational Leadership. Mar 2004 61(6):7-7.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A weakness in accessing the sounds of spoken language represents the most robust and specific correlate of reading disability in young school age children and adolescents. Neurological science and reading research that provides the scientific knowledge regarding this disability is presented.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013-1784
Volume :
61
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Educational Leadership
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ716785
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive