Listen "23. What Dyslexia Is (and Isn't)"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, we explore the evolving definition of dyslexia, including the current and proposed IDA definitions. We uncover common myths, clarify misconceptions, and spotlight the latest research (2020–2025) on brain networks, genetics, and early detection.Helpful links:Current IDA Definitionhttps://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basicsIDA 2002 Definition (Reading Rockets PDF)https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/guide/IDA-Dyslexia-Handbook-2019.pdfProposed 2025 IDA Definitionhttps://dyslexiaida.org/idas-revised-2025-dyslexia-definition-now-open-for-public-commentfMRI Findings (Frontiers)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/computational-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fncom.2021.594659/fullNetwork Connectivity (Nature Communications)https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-023-05499-2Genetic Loci for Dyslexia (Nature Genetics)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-022-01192-yScienceDaily summary of genetic studyhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221020112823.htmNew Multivariate Genetic Study (2025)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03514-0JAMA – Infants at Risk Study https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797787
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