New Insights into Dyslexia: Groundbreaking Research Published
After more than a year of intensive research, the findings of a Delphi study on the definition of dyslexia have been published in draft format on the Open Science Framework. This research is a significant step towards achieving a unified understanding of dyslexia, aiming to clear up the confusion and misinformation that has long surrounded this condition.
The research is presented in two comprehensive papers:
Towards a Consensus on Dyslexia: Findings from a Delphi Study by Julia Carroll, Caroline Holden, Philip Kirby, Paul Andrew Thompson, and Margaret J. Snowling (2024). Read the paper
Towards a Consensus for Dyslexia Practice: Findings of a Delphi Study on Assessment and Identification by Philip Kirby, Caroline Holden, Paul Andrew Thompson, Maggie Snowling, and Julia Carroll (2024). Read the paper
The Delphi dyslexia study gathered insights from a diverse range of experts to identify consensus areas regarding the definition of dyslexia. One key outcome is that the proposed definition highlights similar underlying cognitive indicators of dyslexia and acknowledges its impact on individuals. Importantly, this means that individuals diagnosed under previous definitions will still meet the criteria under the new definition.
Currently, these papers are in draft form and undergoing the academic review process, which means changes might still occur. We are closely monitoring the progress of this review. Stay tuned for more…
