A Twin Study of the Etiology of High Reading Ability.

Authors :: Boada, Richard
Willcutt, Erik G.
Tunick, Rachel A.
Chhabildas, Nomita A.
Olson, Richard K.
DeFries, John C.
Pennington, Bruce F.
Source :: Reading and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Journal. Dec 2002 15(7-8):683-707.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Examines the etiology of high reading ability in twin pairs. Suggests that reading ability and its cognitive correlates are on a continuous distribution, with both extremes of the distribution being similarly heritable. Supports the hypothesis that the same cognitive processes that are associated with dyslexia are important for the development of high reading ability. (SG)

Tools