Definition of dyslexia updated for first time in 20 years

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What happened

A Texas A&M University researcher helped shape the first major update in more than two decades to the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia.

Key facts

  • A Texas A&M University researcher helped shape the first major update in more than two decades to the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:00:04 UTC.

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