"Dyslexia: Links with schizotypy and neurological soft signs

"Dyslexia: Links with schizotypy and neurological soft signs" by Emma Barkus, Saskia de Leede-Smith et al.

Abnormalities in language processing, psychological distress, and subtle neurodevelopmental features called neurological soft signs (NSS) are expressed by people with dyslexia and those scoring highly on schizotypy. We investigated whether the expression of NSS, distress, and schizotypy predicted dyslexia status. Participants (N = 96, 48 dyslexic) selected to be age and sex matched, completed the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire, General Health Questionnaire, Neurological Evaluation Scale, and the National Adult Reading Test (NART; a measure of verbal intelligence). Dyslexia status was predicted by higher total NSS and disorganized schizotypy scores in the absence of NART. However, even with the inclusion of NART, disorganized schizotypy remained a significant predictor. The findings suggest that disorganized features of schizotypy could be a significant factor for those with dyslexia. Conversely, more attention needs to be given to developmental language disorders in those who score highly on schizotypy.

Related Keywords

, Health Questionnaire , National Adult Reading Test , Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire , General Health Questionnaire , Neurological Evaluation Scale , Dyslexia , Ixed Handedness , Neurological Soft Signs , Sychosis Continuum , Chizotypy ,

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