Dyslexia, formerly termed word blindness, is a learning disorder impacting reading or writing abilities. Its severity varies, potentially causing difficulties in spelling, rapid reading, writing, mentally sounding out words, pronunciation during reading aloud, and reading comprehension. These challenges often emerge in school settings. These involuntary difficulties don't diminish the individual's desire to learn. Dyslexia is frequently linked to higher occurrences of ADHD, developmental language disorders, and numerical challenges.
2018: Dyslexia Article Submitted for Peer Review
An article focusing on dyslexia was submitted to the WikiJournal of Medicine for external academic peer review in 2018, marking a step towards its formal publication and contribution to the field's body of knowledge.
2018: Proposed Reading Intervention in Staffordshire and Warwickshire Raises Concerns
In 2018, a proposal in Staffordshire and Warwickshire to teach reading using dyslexia-specific methods to all children struggling with reading, without requiring a formal diagnosis, sparked debate. While aiming for inclusivity, it raised concerns among advocates and parents of children with dyslexia about the potential loss of specialized resources and funding often linked to a formal diagnosis.
October 2019: "Dyslexia" Article Published in WikiJournal of Medicine
In October 2019, an article titled "Dyslexia" was published in the WikiJournal of Medicine, following external peer review. This marked a significant milestone in disseminating knowledge about dyslexia.