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What can we learn from the brains of infants about dyslexia? Dr. Gaab discusses what can be learned about dyslexia from the brains of infants.
What are the odds that a parent wth dyslexia will pass it to their children? 40-60% of children who have an older sibling or parent with dyslexia will develop dyslexia themselves.
How are the brains of people with dyslexia different? Nadine Gaab’s research shows that brain characteristics associated with reading difficulties are present before kindergarten.
What are other reading challenges we should screen for? Other reading challenges to screen for include poor reading fluency and reading comprehension.
What is the prevalence of dyslexia? Although the prevalence of dyslexia is debated, Dr. Gaab estimates that it impacts 8-12% of students.
Can brain imaging help with early identification of dyslexia? At this time, brain imaging is not helpful for the early detection of children at risk, nor is it feasible.
How do we select an effective screening tool? An effective screening tool assesses all skills that are known to be important for learning to read, is evidence-based, fits the context of the school, and has appropriate sensitivity and specificity.
How can early detection of dyslexia be improved? Many screeners do not screen all of the components important for learning to read.
What does the research say about screening young children for dyslexia? Research has shown that interventions are most effective in kindergarten and first grade.
What are the effects of delaying identification of and intervention for dyslexia? Dyslexia goes along with a lot of social and psychological and clinical implications.
