Dyslexia
- Council on Scientific Affairs
Abstract
Experts disagree on the etiology and definition of dyslexia. Neurological research is ongoing but is not yet conclusive. Specific educational techniques for diagnosis and remediation are available. Physicians can serve on multidisciplinary diagnostic teams and can act to support and provide informational resources to affected families.
(JAMA. 1989;261:2236-2239)
Footnotes
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This report is not intended to be construed or to serve as a standard of medical care. Standards of medical care are determined on the basis of all of the facts and circumstances involved in an individual case and are subject to change as scientific knowledge and technology advance patterns of practice evolve. These reports reflect the views of scientific literature as of December 1987.
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