This paper reports on some of the more important developments in the
dyslexia field which have taken place in the last ten years. These include
the growth of public awareness of dyslexia on a worldwide scale,
advances in knowledge of its anatomical basis, and increased under
standing of dyslexics' strengths and weaknesses in mathematics and
music. The 'phonological deficit' theory is briefly discussed, and some
more speculative ideas are then considered. An important development
has been the recognition that, despite their literacy difficulties, dyslexics
may sometimes possess distinctive talents.
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