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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Dyslexia gets first definition update in over 20 years

The definition of dyslexia has been updated for the first time in over two decades, a move that could influence how schools, policymakers and others identify and help students with learning disabilities.

Those struggling with dyslexia require specific support and recent research has helped describe the learning disorder more accurately.

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