Dyslexia as a Neurodevelopmental Disorder and What Makes It Different from a Chess Disorder

The convenience of referring to dyslexia as a neurodevelopmental disorder has been repeatedly brought into question. In this opinion article, we argue in favor of the current diagnosis of dyslexia based on the criteria of harm and dysfunction. We discuss the favorable clinical and educational outcom...

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Main Authors: Gorka FragaGonzález, Iliana I. Karipidis, Jurgen Tijms
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/8/10/189