Julian Elliott’s article “It’s Time to Be Scientific About Dyslexia,” (available free as open access) wherein he discusses the term dyslexia and its evolution into a word so drawn out that it no longer refers to any precise condition or state, but instead represents an entire industry of academic and medical thought. This issue brief offers a summary of Elliot’s key points, its implications for the study of dyslexia, and the use of academic terminology going forward. 06/23/2026 10:45:19 AM_DO NOT USE TAGS - They will be deleted!