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Dyslexia in Adulthood: A Research Perspective book cover

1st Edition

Dyslexia in Adulthood A Research Perspective

Edited By Eddy Cavalli, Pascale Colé, Lynne G. Duncan Copyright 2026
384 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

384 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

384 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge
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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,... Read more

Content

Introduction: Understanding Adult Dyslexia—Definitions, Challenges and Research Perspectives

Authors: Eddy Cavalli, Pascale Colé and Lynne G. Duncan

Chapter1: Adults with Learning Disorders in Reading: A Selective Review of the Literature

Author: H. Lee Swanson

Chapter 2: Phonological Processing Skills in Adults with Dyslexia

Authors: Kirsten Schraeyen, Jolijn Vanderauwera and Maaike Vandermosten

Chapter 3: Oral Language Skills and Reading in Adults with Dyslexia

Authors: Jeremy M. Law and Eddy Cavalli

Chapter 4: Visuo–orthographic Processing in Dyslexic Adults

Authors: Nadège Doignon-Camus and Anne Bonnefond

Chapter 5: Executive Functions in Adults with Dyslexia

Author: James H. Smith-Spark

Chapter 6: Memory in Adults with Dyslexia

Authors: James H. Smith-Spark and Rebecca Gordon

Chapter 7: Neurological Function in Adult Dyslexia

Author: Fabio Richlan

Chapter 8: Screening and Diagnosis of Dyslexia in Higher Education

Authors: Wim Tops and Marc Brysbaert

Chapter 9: Learning Strategies and Metacognition in Adults with Dyslexia

Authors: Rauno Parrila, Bradley W. Bergey and S. Helene Deacon

Chapter 10: Cognitive Remediation and Neural Changes in Adults with Dyslexia

Authors: Floriana Costanzo, Stefano Vicari and Deny Menghini

Chapter 11: The Definition of Dyslexia, Still Debated After All These Years

Author: Franck Ramus

Chapter 12: Compensatory Mechanisms in University Students with Dyslexia

Authors: Pascale Colé, Lynne G. Duncan and Eddy Cavalli

Chapter 13: Supporting Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education: Predictors of Success and Inclusive Adjustments

Authors: Émilie Collette, Mariane Frenay and Marie-Anne Schelstraete

Biography

Eddy Cavalli is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Sciences and Neuropsychology at Lyon 2 University, France, and a member of the Laboratory for the Study of Cognitive Mechanisms.

Pascale Colé is a Full Professor in Cognitive Psychology at Aix-Marseille University, France, and a member of the Research Center in Psychology and Neurosciences.

Lynne G. Duncan is a Reader in Developmental Psychology at the University of Dundee, Scotland, UK.

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