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SeeHearSpeak Podcast

Episode 40: Language basis of reading, dyslexia, and reading comprehension with Hugh Catts

Jan 15, 2022
Expert Hugh Catts discusses dyslexia, reading comprehension, and language basis. Highlights include the Iowa study linking dyslexia to language impairments, tools for predicting reading problems, and early identification to prevent reading disabilities. Emphasizes research on language basis of reading, implementing research in practice, and collaboration with stakeholders. Also touches on 'Ghost Map' book, reading habits, and the evolution of reading experience.
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  • Close relationship between specific language impairments and dyslexia detected in Iowa study.
  • Early identification of at-risk children for reading difficulties crucial for effective intervention and support.

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Research in Language and Reading

Researcher Hugh Katz discusses key findings from his work on the language basis of reading, dyslexia detection, and reading comprehension. Katz's focus on the Iowa study, a large longitudinal project, led to insights on the overlap of dyslexia and specific language impairments. Findings revealed that a significant percentage of children identified with SLI also qualified as dyslexic, emphasizing the close relationship between language difficulties and word reading challenges.

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