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July 16, 2026DyslexiaOpen Access

A South African Investigation Into Etiological and Background Factors in Developmental Dyslexia

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SGSalomé GeertsemaEOEileen OlivierCSCassidy Shaw

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Overview

Retrospective comparison identifies associations of background factors with dyslexia subtypes in South Africa, highlighting intervention strategies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify the etiological and background factors associated with developmental dyslexia in a South African population.
  • Retrospective, cross-sectional, and comparative design using existing data.
  • Included 4,370 school-aged individuals diagnosed with developmental dyslexia.
  • Used standardized and validated diagnostic tools for data collection.
  • Statistical analyses revealed significant associations between factors like late speech development and dyslexia subtypes.
  • Negative emotions including anger and diagnosed depression correlated with specific dyslexia subtypes.
  • The study highlights the importance of recognizing varied etiological factors to enhance classroom support strategies.

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Geertsema et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a58752d2b46c88ba9ad1103https://doi.org/10.1002/dys.70039
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