Ειδικές μαθησιακές δυσκολίες (δυσλεξία) και τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση : έρευνα επισκόπησης, νομοθεσία και υποστηρικτικές πρακτικές.

Περίληψη

Dyslexia is defined as a disability that primarily affects reading and writing. Internationally, the number of dyslexic students entering higher education is on the rise. Many countries have developed support services and teaching prac¬tices to accommodate dyslexic students’ educational needs. In Greece, research on dyslexia in higher education is non-existent. The purpose of this study is to define the incidence of dyslexia among the Greek student population and to examine dyslexic students’ age, gender and major field of study. Data were collected from all Greek public institutions of higher education (n=32) with a total of406 departments. The existing provisions for dyslexic students and the higher education institutions’ practices were also examined. The results of the study are discussed in the light of inclusive education and equality of oppor¬tunities for students with dyslexia.