Interventions for dyslexia in Brazil: a scoping review discussed within the perspective of international best practice |
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| Authors: | Rita Signor Mary Claessen Suze Leitão |
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| Institution: | 1. Speech and Language Therapy Department, Children’s Hospital Joana de Gusm?o, Florianópolis, Brazilritasignor@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4086-8798;3. School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia;4. School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australiahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3229-3226 |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTReading success has a significant impact on social, academic and vocational engagement. While there have been many advances in Brazilian educational policy, and a reduction in rates of absolute illiteracy, low levels of literacy continue to be a significant area of concern. We aimed to scope the literature to identify the types of intervention researched in Brazil for people with developmental dyslexia; map the findings to international theories of dyslexia and draw on these findings to inform future clinical practice and research. Four databases were searched and a total of 13 studies met eligibility criteria. Four key themes were identified: (1) phonological-based intervention, reading and writing; (2) intervention using computerised technology; (3) auditory processing training and (4) training of visuomotor skills. Whilst most interventions were in keeping with current international theory, a number of methodological issues were identified which, if addressed, would strengthen future research and inform clinical practice in Brazil. |
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4086-8798;3. School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia;4. School of Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Australia