Understanding Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorders
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 816
Special Issue Editor
Interests: developmental language disorder; dyslexia; dygraphia; machine learning
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dyslexia and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) are among the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, profoundly influencing communication, literacy, academic achievement, and socio-emotional well-being. Dyslexia is primarily characterized by persistent difficulties in reading and spelling, while DLD involves significant impairments in oral language comprehension and production. These disorders frequently co-occur, creating complex challenges for researchers and clinicians aiming to disentangle their unique and shared features. Although substantial progress has been made in understanding the cognitive, linguistic, and neural foundations of these disorders, critical gaps remain, particularly in exploring their interactions and impacts across diverse languages and sociocultural contexts.
This Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of dyslexia and DLD by addressing their developmental pathways, underlying mechanisms, and evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and intervention, both independently and in co-occurring presentations. We invite submissions that explore phonological, morphological, syntactic, and executive function processes, as well as the development of oral and written language skills. Research on cognitive comorbidities, neurobiological bases, and the role of environmental and cross-linguistic factors is also welcome.
Manuscripts may include original empirical studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, theoretical models, or intervention trials. Contributions featuring cross-cultural perspectives, diverse populations, or innovative methodologies—such as artificial intelligence and machine learning—are especially encouraged. By integrating insights from these varied approaches, this Special Issue aims to deepen our understanding of dyslexia and DLD and promote more effective strategies for identification and intervention.
We look forward to receiving contributions that bridge research, theory, and clinical practice, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals living with these conditions.
Dr. Selçuk Güven
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- dyslexia
- developmental language disorder (DLD)
- phonological and morphological processing
- morphosyntax
- reading and spelling difficulties
- neural correlates
- bilingualism and cross-linguistic differences
- executive functions
- evidence-based interventions
- artificial intelligence and technology in diagnosis and intervention
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