Vision may be the real cause of children’s problems
Visual processing problems in children have been linked to dyslexia, problems with motor skills, and difficulties in mathematics.... Read More...
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Prenatal Exposure to Flame Retardants Linked to Reading Problems
Children whose mothers were exposed to PBDE flame retardants while pregnancy had less efficient reading networks, and increased risk of developing reading disorders.... Read More...
Finding Upends Theory about the Cerebellum’s Role in Reading and Dyslexia
New findings dispute the popular cerebellar deficit hypothesis of dyslexia. Researchers report the cerebellum is not engaged during reading in typical readers and does not differ in children with dyslexia.... Read More...
The brain processes words placed on the right side of a screen more quickly
The left and right hemispheres of the brain are characterized by different word processing strategies. ... Read More...
A map of the brain can tell what you’re reading
fMRI brain scans reveal semantic tuning during both reading and listening to words are highly correlated in selective areas of the cerebral cortex. The new brain maps enabled researchers to accurately predict which words would active specific regions of the cortex.... Read More...
Was Leonardo da Vinci’s Dyslexia Responsible for His Brilliance
Researchers propose Leonardo da Vinci's dyslexia may have contributed to his creativity and artistic skills.... Read More...
Neural Mechanism of Developmental Dyslexia Discovered
Contrary to popular belief, developmental dyslexia is not caused by a structural dysfunction in the cerebral cortex, researchers report. A new study reveals developmental dyslexia is the result of a decrease in white matter connectivity between the mPT and MGB.... Read More...
Difficulties with Audiovisual Processing Contributes to Childhood Dyslexia
A new neuroimaging study reveals tasks that require audiovisual processing are extremely difficult for children with dyslexia. The findings could lead to new tests that help identify the disorder before children fall behind their peers.... Read More...
Diving Deeper Into Developmental Dyslexia
A new study reveals men with dyslexia have altered structural connections between the thalamus and auditory cortex on the left side of the brain.... Read More...
Colored Filter Improves Dyslexic Children’s Reading Speed
Using a green filter help to increase reading speed for children with dyslexia, researchers report.... Read More...
New Software Helps Analyze Writing Disabilities
According to researchers, 10% of young children have trouble learning to write. EPFL researchers have developed new software that can analyze a child's writing disability and the cause with precision.... Read More...
Link Found Between Resilience to Dyslexia and Gray Matter in Frontal Cortex
Researchers report high density of neurons in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex play a significant role in resilient dyslexia.... Read More...