Accounting for oral language skills in children with dyslexia: a review of the literature

Key Points

• Oral language skills play a critical role in literacy development for children with dyslexia, influencing reading comprehension and writing abilities.
• Children with dyslexia often exhibit deficits in oral language skills, which can affect their overall academic performance and self-esteem.
• The review emphasizes various interventions, including phonological awareness training, to enhance oral language skills and support literacy outcomes.
• Findings suggest a need for tailored educational approaches to address the oral language deficits commonly observed in children with dyslexia.