Dyslexia in Adulthood

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Dyslexia in Adulthood

A Research Perspective

Child, developmental and lifespan psychology Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 3rd February 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040639795


Overview

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.

Neurocognitive Profile

The book delivers an in-depth assessment of the dyslexic reader's neurocognitive profile—exploring language processing, memory systems, learning mechanisms, executive functions, and neurobiological foundations.

Practical Approaches

Readers will find evidence-based approaches to screening, diagnosis, and intervention specifically tailored to adults with dyslexia.

Long-term Perspectives

The text addresses crucial questions about long-term cognitive risk factors while highlighting how adults with dyslexia develop resilience through effective compensatory strategies.

Audience and Significance

By synthesizing diverse research into a single authoritative resource, this book serves as an essential reference for scholars, students, and professionals worldwide who seek to understand how dyslexia impacts training, education, and employment throughout adulthood.

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