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Spelling error interpretation: beyond the phonetic/dysphonetic dichotomy

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If spelling errors are classified simply as auditory or visual, or as phonetically accurate or inaccurate, manifestations of both developmental phenomena and possible linguistic process deficits in spelling may be overlooked or misinterpreted. Phonological process deficits in spelling are more complex than simple phonetic ratings will reflect. Spelling errors may yield useful information about specific language disabilities if linguistically informed criteria for analysis are employed.

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Moats, L.C. Spelling error interpretation: beyond the phonetic/dysphonetic dichotomy. Annals of Dyslexia 43, 174–185 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02928180

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