DYSLEXIA IN ADULTHOOD: A Research Perspective

Eddy Cavalli; Pascale Colé; Lynne G. Duncan

doi:10.4324/9781003491125

DYSLEXIA IN ADULTHOOD: A Research Perspective

Eddy Cavalli (Editor)
, Pascale Colé (Editor)
, Lynne G. Duncan (Editor)

Psychology

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This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive international perspective on how dyslexia manifests across the lifespan, with a rare and valuable focus on adults. Each chapter meticulously examines research on critical aspects of dyslexia relevant to adult populations. The book delivers an in-depth assessment of the dyslexic reader's neurocognitive profile—exploring language processing, memory systems, learning mechanisms, executive functions, and neurobiological foundations. Readers will find evidence-based approaches to screening, diagnosis, and intervention specifically tailored to adults with dyslexia. The text addresses crucial questions about long-term cognitive risk factors while highlighting how adults with dyslexia develop resilience through effective compensatory strategies. By synthesizing diverse research into a single authoritative resource, this book serves as an essential reference for scholars, students, and professionals worldwide who seek to understand how dyslexia impacts training, education, and employment throughout adulthood.

Original language	English
Publisher	Taylor and Francis - Balkema
Number of pages	384
ISBN (Electronic)	9781040512517
ISBN (Print)	9781032792330, 9781032792323
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003491125
Publication status	Published - 3 Feb 2026

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General Psychology
General Arts and Humanities

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