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Evidence for a role of visuo-spatial attention in dyslexia has been increasing. While many studies have investigated attentional difficulties experienced by children with dyslexia, relatively few have examined these difficulties in adults with dyslexia. The research presented in this book examines processes of visual attention in adults with and without dyslexia. Primarily, a case-based approach has been adopted. Background information to the nature of dyslexia and several theories of causality are presented. The rationale, together with an explanation of the screening measures and analytical tools used, is given. Findings of several experiments examining attentional processing are then provided. Difficulties specific to visual orienting were observed when adjusting and maintaining attentional focus, but only under specific task conditions. The results are discussed with respect to current theories of dyslexia, and their implications to dyslexia research. This book should be a valuable resource for anyone involved in study, research or practice in the fields of visual attention and dyslexia.