23. What Dyslexia Is (and Isn't)

In today’s episode, we explore the evolving definition of dyslexia, including the current and proposed IDA definitions. We uncover common myths, clarify misconceptions, and spotlight the latest research (2020–2025) on brain networks, genetics, and early detection.

Helpful links:

1. Current IDA Definitionhttps://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics
2. IDA 2002 Definition (Reading Rockets PDF)https://www.readingrockets.org/sites/default/files/guide/IDA-Dyslexia-Handbook-2019.pdf
3. Proposed 2025 IDA Definitionhttps://dyslexiaida.org/idas-revised-2025-dyslexia-definition-now-open-for-public-comment
4. fMRI Findings (Frontiers)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/computational-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fncom.2021.594659/full
5. Network Connectivity (Nature Communications)https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-023-05499-2
6. Genetic Loci for Dyslexia (Nature Genetics)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-022-01192-y
7. ScienceDaily summary of genetic studyhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221020112823.htm
8. New Multivariate Genetic Study (2025)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03514-0
9. JAMA – Infants at Risk Study https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797787