What’s new in our understanding of what causes reading disabilities?

Reading disabilities are caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Knowledge of the concept of risk leads to a greater understanding of prevention and intervention.

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Jack Fletcher

Dr. Jack Fletcher is the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at the University of Houston. Dr. Fletcher, a child neuropsychologist, has conducted research on many issues related to dyslexia and other learning disabilities, including definition and classification, neurobiological correlates, and intervention. Dr. Fletcher has written more than 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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Dyslexia, Intervention and Prevention, Learning Disabilities
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