ABSTRACT
The term ‘dyslexia’ refers to a type of learning disability comprising challenges specifically related to reading skills. Several types of reading-related challenges have been identified in dyslexic persons, and seeking the most appropriate remedy has been a constant goal of researchers and educators in the field. Various researchers from all over the world have proposed numerous intervention strategies, and there is a strong need to explore these strategies and related aspects to acquire a holistic overview. This systematic review has investigated effective reading intervention strategies that have been specifically designed and empirically implemented for the benefit of dyslexic people worldwide. The purpose was to discover various recent trends of intervention research and the efficacy of their outcomes. Research evidence published between 1987 and 2020 was collected from several databases, such as PsycNET, Psyc INFO, ERIC, JSTOR, SAGE, ELSEVIER, and Routledge. After the initial search, 737 peer-reviewed articles were identified, of which 80 papers fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Research articles were analyzed on the basis of the type of journal, location or region of research, type of intervention program, target behavior, nature of the sample, type of research design, and so on. The review also analyzed the limitations of earlier research studies while highlighting future directions. The identified trends in the area of remediation for dyslexia, based on empirical evidence-based research and trend-based research gaps, will contribute significantly to future research in the area.
