Letter-position encoding and dyslexia

Authors: Whitney, Carol¹; Cornelissen, Piers²

Source: Journal of Research in Reading, Volume 28, Number 3, August 2005 , pp. 274-301(28)

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Abstract:

This article focuses on applying the SERIOL model of orthographic processing to dyslexia. The model is extended to include a phonological route and reading acquisition. We propose that the temporal alignment of serial orthographic and phonological representations is a key aspect of learning to read, driving the formation of a phonemic encoding. The phonemic encoding and the serial representations are mutually reinforcing, leading to automatic, proficient processing of letter strings. A breakdown in any component of this system leads to the failure to form string-specific phonological and visual representations, resulting in impaired reading ability.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9817.2005.00270.x

Affiliations: 1: University of Maryland, USA 2: University of Newcastle, UK

Publication date: 2005-08-01