Disability/Dyslexia
Keywords:
Dyslexia, Reading, Spelling, Literacy, SLD, Specific Learning Difficulty, Learning Support, SEN, Special Educational NeedsAbstract
This article examines the nature and possible causes of developmental dyslexia. The development of reading and spelling skills is considered, and implications for the teaching of dyslexic students discussed.
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