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Yap, Regina L.; van der Leij, Aryan – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1994
Fourteen Dutch children with dyslexia were compared with controls on automatic processing under a dual task (motor balance task and auditory choice task) model. Results indicated the dyslexic group was more impaired in the dual task condition than in the single task condition, compared with controls. Findings support the automatization deficit…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Cognitive Processes, Dyslexia, Foreign Countries

Kappers, E. Jan – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Integrated treatment methods of neuropsychological and cognitive origin were evaluated with 80 Dutch children (ages 6-15) with severe dyslexia. Treatment with flash cards, which exercised automatic letter-sound conversions, had a robust and slight effect in preclinical and clinical phases respectively, whereas hemisphere stimulation produced…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Cognitive Processes, Dyslexia, Elementary Secondary Education

Gersons-Wolfensberger, D. C. M.; Ruijssenaars, Wied A. J. J. M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
This report by a Dutch national committee addresses the definition of dyslexia; characteristic symptoms; consequences of the proposed definition for identification and treatment; appropriate methods of treatment; involvement of various professionals (e.g., neuropsychologist, remedial teacher, speech and language therapist, and neurologist); and…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Definitions, Disability Identification, Dyslexia