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Vellutino, Frank R. – Scientific American, 1987
Examines previous hypotheses of the causes of dyslexia. Proposes that dyslexia results from a subtle language deficiency rather than from defects in the visual system. Discusses current theories and assesses instructional strategies for dyslexics. (ML)
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Instructional Improvement, Language Processing, Learning Disabilities
