Cracking the Code: The Impact of Orthographic Transparency and Morphological-Syllabic Complexity on Reading and Developmental Dyslexia

Reading is an essential skill in modern societies, yet not all learners necessarily become proficient readers. Theoretical concepts (e.g., the orthographic depth hypothesis; the grain size theory) as well as empirical evidence suggest that certain orthographies are easier to learn than others. The p...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Borleffs, Ben A. M. Maassen, Heikki Lyytinen, Frans Zwarts
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02534/full