Two decades after the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) adopted the 2002 consensus definition of dyslexia, this special issue of the Annals of Dyslexia revisits that definition in light of advances in scientific understanding and evolving needs. Through contributions from leading researchers and interdisciplinary teams, the issue examines the strengths and limitations of the definition as it has been applied in research, policy, and practice. Key themes emerged, which included reconsidering the need to include the neurobiological basis of dyslexia in the definition, the intersection of literacy challenges and mental health, and the role of context in shaping how dyslexia is defined. Contributors to this special issue also reflected on how the definition serves different audiences, including educators, policymakers, and families. As the IDA embarks on a thoughtful reassessment of the 2002 definition, this collection of articles offers insights to guide the path forward, ensuring the definition remains a robust tool for research, identification, intervention, and advocacy in the coming years.

Timothy N Odegard

Emily A Farris

Anna E Middleton

Annals of Dyslexia

ANNALS OF DYSLEXIA 是一本跨学科的同行评审期刊，致力于研究阅读障碍及其共病情况；和基于理论的实践，以纠正和干预阅读障碍和书面语言障碍的相关领域，包括拼写、作曲和数学。出版的主要考虑因素是原始的实证研究、重要的审查和有据可查的循证有效实践报告。仅考虑发表原创论文。

The Annals of Dyslexia is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of dyslexia and its comorbidities. The journal covers theory-based practices aimed at correcting and intervening in dyslexia and written language disorders, including spelling, composition, and mathematics. We primarily consider original empirical research, significant reviews, and evidence-based practice reports that are well-documented.

《Annals of Dyslexia》是一本跨学科的同行评审期刊，专注于阅读障碍及其共病情况的研究。期刊涵盖基于理论的实践，旨在纠正和干预阅读障碍及书面语言障碍的相关领域，包括拼写、写作和数学。我们主要考虑发表原创的实证研究、重要的综述文章以及有据可查的循证有效实践报告。

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Dyslexia in the 21st century: revisiting the consensus definition

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