Contextual word learning is a fundamental mechanism for vocabulary acquisition during childhood. In adults, successful inference of word meaning from context is intrinsically rewarding, and is associa...

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Words don’t come easy: understanding the complex connection between brains and developmental language difficulties

This study separates trait and state reading enjoyment, showing that both are associated with comprehension and willingness to wait to learn more about the text, but with distinct links to eye-movemen...

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Inconsistencies in the definition and diagnosis of dyslexia continue to impede research, assessment, and intervention. This paper, authored by members of the UK Specific Learning Difficulties Network....

How we see (and don’t see) DLD: camouflaging and others’ perceptions of communication needs.

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Publishes papers on the development, organization, plasticity, and function of the cerebral cortex, including the hippocampus.

Multiple literacy programmes embed choice of reading material into their programmes, as this is believed to enhance motivation for reading. Yet, this practice h...

The BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2025 is a 2 day conference of knowledge exchange for academics and practitioners working in the field of Developmental Psychology.

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This grant scheme provides an opportunity for a postgraduate psychologist to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).

Previous studies have suggested that adults with dyslexia do not enjoy reading, based on data from trait-based questionnaires. This study uses state-based measures of reading to offer greater insight....

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