Dyslexia is a learning difficulty characterised by challenges in reading and spelling despite adequate learning opportunities, and in the absence of other cognitive (such as ADHD) or sensory disabilities (such as visual impairment) (APA, 2013; de Jong, 2020).
While there is general consensus on the reading deficit experienced by individuals with dyslexia (Fletcher et al., 2019), misconceptions surrounding its underlying causes, assessment, identification and intervention strategies persist (Clemens & Vaughn, 2023).
This blog explores recent survey findings that shed light on these misconceptions and their implications for accurate dyslexia assessment.
