The genetics of reading disabilities: From phenotypes to candidate genes

Wendy H. Raskind; Beate Peter; Todd Richards; Mark M. Eckert; Virginia W. Berninger

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00601

The genetics of reading disabilities: From phenotypes to candidate genes

Wendy H. Raskind, Beate Peter, Todd Richards, Mark M. Eckert, Virginia W. Berninger

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of (a) issues in definition and diagnosis of specific reading disabilities at the behavioral level thatmay occur in different constellations of developmental and phenotypic profiles (patterns); (b) rapidly expanding research on genetic heterogeneity and gene candidates for dyslexia and other reading disabilities; (c) emerging research on gene-brain relationships; and (d) current understanding of epigenetic mechanisms whereby environmental events may alter behavioral expression of genetic variations. A glossary of genetic terms (denoted by bold font) is provided for readers not familiar with the technical terms.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	Article 601
Journal	Frontiers in Psychology
Volume	3
Issue number	JAN
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00601
State	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Brain imaging
Candidate genes
Dyslexia
Genetics
Language impairment
Reading impairment
Speech sound disorder

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General Psychology

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