4.4 Identification debates

Dyslexia has been a focus of debate spanning several decades. There are a range of definitions available internationally and which have different perspectives and focuses embedded within in them, for example, some may view dyslexia within the context of reading and spelling and consider dyslexia to be a ‘reading disability’. Professional bodies and academic research can also influence the direction of a definition and the approaches and process which are recommended.

Module 3 will explore the area of identification in deeper detail.

Further reading and research on this area can be found in section the Literature Reviews and Further Research section of the CLPL route map for dyslexia and inclusive practice.

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