Title: The Neurobiology of Reading and Dyslexia
Author(s): Sally E. Shaywitz & Bennett A. Shaywitz
Institutional affiliation/Agency/Program: Yale University
Publication date or date of most recent update: November 2007
Number of pages: 6
Abstract: This article reviews recent advances in the neurobiology of dyslexia and their implications for adults with dyslexia.
What the experts say: This article summarizes the research in the area of dyslexia (the most common type of LD) in a very user-friendly manner. It emphasizes the need for appropriate and effective accommodations for learners with dyslexia along with some concrete examples.