While developmental dyslexia has been extensively studied in children, research on adults is still rather limited. This paper aims to bridge the gap in existing research by presenting the findings of a study that examined the reading and spelling skills of adults with dyslexia and assessed the effectiveness of a linguistic intervention designed to…

The development of dyslexia research and treatment in Germany is traced, focusing on the antidyslexia movement that has influenced the public schools and led to the establishment of private sector programs. The programs recognize the importance of individual differences, clinical diagnosis, and educational treatment based on scientific…