Project description
Predictive processes improve reading in adults with dyslexia
Reading comprehension involves predicting words from context. For example, in ‘It was a windy day; the boy went outside to fly his…’ one might expect ‘kite’. The effectiveness of this approach in individuals with dyslexia is unclear, as many rely on context due to processing difficulties. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the PREDYS project will determine whether predictive processes enhance reading in adults with dyslexia and during early language development. Using behavioural and electrophysiological experiments, it will explore strategies for dyslexia and guide individualised educational interventions. This initiative aligns with EU goals for early detection and support, improving outcomes for those with reading difficulties.
Objective
"Reading comprehension relies heavily on the ability to predict upcoming words using high-level linguistic cues, such as semantics and syntax. For instance, when reading, ""It was a windy day, the boy went outside to fly his…"", one might intuitively predict a flying object such as a kite or an airplane. However, the efficiency of these predictive processes in people with reading disorders such as dyslexia remains unclear. Although research has shown that adults with dyslexia, particularly university students, compensate for deficits in orthographic and phonological processing by relying more on contextual information, the developmental trajectory and effectiveness of these compensatory strategies from an early age are not well understood. PREDYS aims to address this gap by investigating (1) whether predictive processes benefit reading in adults with dyslexia and (2) whether these benefits emerge early in language and reading development. Using a combination of behavioural and electrophysiological experiments, PREDYS will investigate the mechanisms underlying these processes in adults with dyslexia and pre-readers with a risk of dyslexia. This innovative approach will not only improve our understanding of protective and compensatory strategies in dyslexia, but will also inform the development of more effective, individualised educational interventions. This project is timely, as it aligns with the growing emphasis on early detection and support of reading difficulties in educational frameworks across Europe. Combining my expertise in predictive language processing with KU Leuven’s cutting-edge neurodevelopmental and longitudinal research on dyslexia, I am well positioned to lead this project. PREDYS will support EU goals in education and health by improving support systems for dyslexia, promoting academic success, fostering long-term integration, and reducing early reading gaps to prevent negative impacts on achievement and wellbeing."
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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3000 Leuven
Belgium
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