Comorbidity of Reading and Mathematics Disabilities: Genetic and Environmental Etiologies.

Light, Jacquelyn Gillis; DeFries, John C.

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ERIC Number: EJ497640

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Comorbidity of Reading and Mathematics Disabilities: Genetic and Environmental Etiologies.

Light, Jacquelyn Gillis; DeFries, John C.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, v28 n2 p96-106 Feb 1995

Data from 148 identical and 111 fraternal twin pairs in which at least 1 member had a reading disability were statistically analyzed. Results suggest that genetic and shared-environment influences both contribute to the observed covariance between reading and mathematical deficits. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Etiology, Family Environment, Genetics, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Achievement, Nature Nurture Controversy, Reading Difficulties, Twins

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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