When reading is "readn" or somthn. Distinctness of phonological representations of lexical items in normal and disabled readers

Key Points

• Disabled readers demonstrate less distinct phonological representations compared to normal readers, affecting comprehension.
• In a controlled reading task, normal readers showed more accuracy in recognizing lexical items.
• Assessment of reading abilities involved direct comparison between normal and disabled readers to identify phonological differences.
• This study highlights the importance of distinct phonological representations for effective reading, suggesting intervention pathways.