Cognition in Adults with Dyslexia

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Cognition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2024 | Viewed by 1804

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Division of Psychology, School of Applied Sciences, London South Bank University, London SE1 0AA, UK
Interests: developmental dyslexia; adult cognition; executive function; working memory; prospective memory; everyday memory; cognitive ergonomics; time perception; mental time travel

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Dear Colleagues,

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong effects, and the evidence available indicates that dyslexia-related deficits extend beyond phonological processing to affect a broader range of cognitive abilities. In comparison with the volume of research reported on the cognition of children with dyslexia, however, research into the effects of dyslexia on cognition in adulthood remains under-represented in the literature. Due to the different calls upon cognition in adulthood compared with childhood and different levels of responsibility for one’s own cognitive performance, it is important that cognition in adults with dyslexia is studied in its own right and that this research should explore its impact on both theoretical and applied levels. To this end, this Special Issue aims to develop our understanding of the way that dyslexia in adulthood can affect different aspects of cognition, such as memory (short-term and working memory, long-term memory, and prospective memory), executive function, and attention. Different methodological approaches to further understanding cognition in adults with dyslexia both under laboratory conditions and in everyday life are welcomed. Consideration of how broader cognitive deficits might relate to deficits in phonological processing and reading and writing processes is also encouraged.

Dr. James H. Smith-Spark
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Keywords

  • developmental dyslexia
  • adult
  • cognition
  • executive function
  • attention
  • memory
  • working memory
  • prospective memory
  • long-term memory
  • everyday memory

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Lived Experiences of Everyday Memory in Adults with Dyslexia: A Thematic Analysis
by James Hugo Smith-Spark and Elisa G. Lewis
Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(10), 840; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13100840 - 14 Oct 2023
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Dyslexia-related difficulties with memory are well documented under laboratory conditions and via self-report questionnaires. However, the voice of the individual with dyslexia regarding the lived experience of memory across different memory systems and different daily settings is currently lacking. To address this gap [...] Read more.
Dyslexia-related difficulties with memory are well documented under laboratory conditions and via self-report questionnaires. However, the voice of the individual with dyslexia regarding the lived experience of memory across different memory systems and different daily settings is currently lacking. To address this gap in the literature, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 adult female university students with dyslexia. Questions probed different memory systems and experiences across different settings, with interviewees also being asked about their use of technology to support their memory. Two overarching themes were identified in the subsequent thematic analysis. The theme of fallibility of memory had two sub-themes of (i) a lack of trust and confidence in memory and (ii) factors contributing to memory failure. The second theme, facilitators of memory, also consisted of two sub-themes, relating to (i) a preference for traditional tools to support memory and (ii) the use of digital tools to support memory: benefits and limitations. The current study gives insights into the rich and complex extended and distributed cognitive systems of adults with dyslexia. The implications of the findings for dyslexia theory, support in educational and work settings as well as assistive technology development are considered. Full article
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