DYSLEXIA AND LEARNING.

DYSLEXIA; LEARNING disabilities; SCHOOL psychologists; INTELLIGENCE tests; PHONOLOGICAL awareness

The article titled "Misdiagnosing Dyslexia" discusses the flawed formula used to identify and provide help for children with reading difficulties. The author reflects on the history of the term "learning disability" and how it was initially conceptualized as "unexplained underachievement." The article highlights the discrepancy model, which compares IQ with reading scores, and suggests that this approach oversimplifies the complex nature of intelligence and reading. The author also mentions the importance of phonological awareness in addressing dyslexia but emphasizes the need for comprehensive comprehension strategies. Additionally, a certified school psychologist expresses concern about the portrayal of school psychologists in the article and emphasizes their ability to use more up-to-date and less biased assessment procedures based on current dyslexia research. [Extracted from the article]