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Semin Neurol 2000; 20(4): 419-426
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-13174
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Acquired Dyslexia

H. Branch Coslett
  • Department of Neurology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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03 March 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Disorders of reading are frequently encountered in patients with acquired cerebral lesions. Investigations in the past few decades have improved our understanding of these disorders. In this article we review the peripheral dyslexias, including neglect dyslexia, attentional dyslexia, and pure alexia (or alexia without agraphia), as well as the ``central'' dyslexias, including deep, surface, and phonological dyslexia. Current accounts of acquired dyslexia are also discussed. Finally, we briefly describe the reading tasks that serve to differentiate the different reading disorders.

KEYWORD

Dyslexia - reading - alexia

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