" part of the international literature addition, several studies are showing, next to the profile of Understanding dyslexia as a disorder specific decoding, even understanding the meaning of disorders of the written text is independent understanding of disorders of disorders of listening to the same decoding. The Consensus Conference welcomes the invitation to consider the trouble of understanding as a possible specific learning disorder but emphasizes the need for more research on the characteristics, undertaking research projects in this direction, particularly with respect to the role of listening comprehension " .
In recent years, however, knowledge on learning and pathology of this disorder are greatly increased so as to be sufficient be transferred to the clinic for local services. Currently in Italy there are assessment tools and information specific rehabilitation can be taken up by all those who in various capacities dealing with specific learning disabilities.
To Disorder Specific means of understanding the reading difficulty not related to the ability to decipher a text, but the ability to effectively grasp the meaning. Children with this problem, despite having normal intelligence (IQ over 90), have lower than normal performance in standardized tests that assess the ability to understand the text. Understanding a text requires understanding the individual sentences that make it up and the links between them.
requirements for understanding a text
language skills: knowledge of vocabulary and syntax of the language in which it is written
cognitive skills:
- knowledge extraction
- understanding of tacit knowledge (individual knowledge, make links to them)
- use of sul'argomento and knowledge about the patterns of textual
metacognitive skills (Brown, 1978):
- Prediction of performance level of a task
- Planning: ability to organize actions that lead to an objective
- Monitoring: check that the individual carries on the activity cognitive
- Evaluation: ability to judge the adequacy of the strategy used