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Double Deficit Dyslexia: A Severe Reading Impairment

Dyslexia is now recognized as a heterogeneous learning disorder with multiple subtypes. One of the most extensively studied—and arguably the most challenging—is double deficit dyslexia. This subtype is marked by impairments in both phonological processing and rapid automatized naming (RAN), and it is associated with more severe and persistent reading difficulties than other forms of dyslexia.

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Jun 9, 2025Sue du Plessis
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40 Up-to-Date Dyslexia Facts

This article outlines 40 updated dyslexia facts, organized into seven key categories, designed to inform educators, parents, clinicians, and advocates while empowering individuals with dyslexia themselves.

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Jun 5, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Are Brain Differences in Dyslexia a Myth—or Just Misunderstood?

Brain scans, fMRI images, and neuroscience papers show that individuals with dyslexia have “abnormal” brain activity during reading tasks. But is this evidence of a disorder written into the neural code from birth—or is it the result of a reading journey that unfolded differently?

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Jun 4, 2025Sue du Plessis
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What Modern Research Says About Dyslexia (Post-2014)

Since the 2014 publication of 'The Dyslexia Debate' by Julian Elliott and Elena Grigorenko, the scientific understanding of dyslexia has evolved significantly. While the book questioned the usefulness of the term "dyslexia" and called out inconsistencies in diagnosis, modern research has responded by sharpening definitions, expanding models, and embracing the complexity of this learning difficulty.

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Jun 3, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia After 2020: The Next Chapter

The years since 2020 have reshaped much of the world—including how we understand learning differences like dyslexia. While the foundations of dyslexia science remain rooted in decades of neurological and cognitive research, the last few years have seen a shift toward a more nuanced, inclusive, and individualized understanding.

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Jun 1, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Severe Dyslexia: A Deep Look into One of the Most Complex Learning Challenges

Dyslexia is a common reading disorder, but severe dyslexia is in a class of its own. It involves not just difficulty with reading but a deep disruption in the brain systems responsible for connecting sounds to letters, recognizing words quickly, and processing language efficiently.

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May 30, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Beyond Phonemic Awareness: Rethinking Dyslexia Intervention Through Cognitive Training and Mutualism

For years, dyslexia intervention has clung to one core assumption: phonemic awareness—the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words—is the cornerstone of reading success. This belief has shaped entire curricula, spawned decades of phonemic awareness training and phonics programs, and placed Orton-Gillingham (OG)-style instruction at the center of dyslexia support.

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May 29, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Video: What Is Neuroplasticity and Why Does It Matter for Dyslexia?

Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is the brain’s remarkable capacity to reorganize and adapt itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Learn why neuroplasticity holds the key to healing dyslexia.

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May 27, 2025The Edublox Team
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Teaching Reading: 8 Facts You Should Know

Reading is a fundamental skill, and getting it right early can make all the difference to a child’s future success. Here are eight facts about teaching reading that you should know.

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May 20, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Symptoms of Dyslexia in Adults

Dyslexia in adults can sometimes be harder to spot than in children, but there are signs to look for. Here are common symptoms of dyslexia in adults.

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May 20, 2025Sue du Plessis
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23 Facts About Dyslexia

Where does the term dyslexia come from? How common is the problem? Is dyslexia tied to IQ? Does the dyslexic’s brain differ from the normal reader’s brain? Was Albert Einstein dyslexic?

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Apr 21, 2025Sue du Plessis
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Dyslexia: Signs, Myths, Science and Intervention

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, affecting approximately 10–15% of the global population. Despite its prevalence, it remains widely misunderstood.

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Apr 18, 2025Sue du Plessis