Comparison of cognitive processing and central cohesion in dyslexic and normal female students

The present study aimed to compare the cognitive processing and central cohesion in dyslexic and normal students. This research is a causal-comparative study. The statistical population of this study was all female students with dyslexia (aged 7 to 12) who referred to Kermanshah learning disability centers. Among them, fifty-seven students were selected through available sampling method, and sixty normal students were randomly selected in a multi-stage cluster of primary school girls in Kermanshah.  Data were collected from Dyslexia syndrome index, Wechsler intelligence test, Block Design Task and deep process information questionnaire. For data analysis, multivariate and one-variable variances were used. The results of this study showed that ordinary students achieved higher scores in all components of cognitive processing than dyslexic students. Also, the mean of homework scores and time spent in central cohesion homework were lower in dyslexic students. So it can be concluded that defects in cognitive processing and weakness in central cohesion can be considered in the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia.