SPP 184: Dyslexia: Its nature, cause, and prevention

SPP 184: Dyslexia: Its nature, cause, and prevention

#psychedpodcast is excited to welcome Dr. Hugh Catts! This presentation begins with a discussion of the primary characteristics of dyslexia. The dimensional nature of reading/spelling and its implication for the identification of dyslexia is considered. Next, a multifactorial causal model is presented that highlights the risk and resilience factors associated with dyslexia. This is followed by a discussion of the negative impact of dyslexia on academic achievement, psychosocial development, and quality of life. Finally, a prevention model is presented that discusses how early identification and intervention can significantly reduce the negative consequences associated with dyslexia. Dr. Catts is Professor of the School of Communication Science and Disorders at Florida State University. His research interests include the early identification and prevention of reading disabilities. He is a past board member of the International Dyslexia Association and past board member and President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading. He has received the Samuel T. Orton Award from the International Dyslexia Association and the Honors of the Association from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for his career contributions in each of these disciplines. His current research concerns the early identification of reading and language disabilities and the nature and assessment of reading comprehension problems.