10/09/2026
📚 The International Dyslexia Association has updated its definition of dyslexia, reflecting advances in research and a growing understanding of how dyslexia affects learners.
What could this mean for Washington state? The updated definition emphasizes identifying reading difficulties earlier, looking beyond IQ scores, and recognizing that dyslexia affects learners across different languages and writing systems. These changes could influence how students are identified and supported in schools over time.
For families navigating learning challenges, early identification and evidence-based instruction like what ARK provides can make a meaningful difference. At ARK Institute of Learning, we believe every learner deserves the opportunity to reach their potential with the right support.
🔗 Read more about the updated definition and what researchers hope it will change:
A Texas A&M University researcher helped shape the first major update in more than two decades to the International Dyslexia Association's definition of dyslexia. The revised definition reflects advances in dyslexia research and could influence how schools, policymakers and others identify and s...
