Reading problems worldwide

Conclusion In every country surveyed, there was an awareness of both the existence and the needs of intelligent children with specific reading and learning disabilities. In those nations where no special educational provisions are as yet made to assist these children, many people are attempting to bring this matter to the attention of the appropriate educational or governmental authorities. Most of the industrialized nations now have at least some special programs for these children and it appears that there is a rapidly growing movement to develop similar programs in other countries. There is reason to feel optimistic about future developments in helping children with reading problems worldwide. This paper was presented at the 27th Annual National Conference of The Orton Society, New York City, November 1976.