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Dyslexia: From theory to practice

Angela Fawcett

University of Sheffield a.fawcett@sheffield.ac.uk

Abstract

In this keynote address, I consider the progress which has been made in understanding dyslexia since the previous conference in 2001, including a range of theoretical perspectives, but with greatest emphasis on the cerebellar deficit hypothesis. I will demonstrate that the major hypotheses of dyslexia are indeed perfectly compatible, and that resolution of the relative contribution of each is an empirical issue. Finally, I shall consider the targets for the next five years, focusing on issues of subtypes and co-morbidity,, and calling on members of the ecosystem, whatever their perspective, to integrate their views leading to a unified framework that integrates theory, diagnosis and support for children with dyslexia.

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