Research abstract

Challenging The Dyslexic Brain

When you understand the natural mechanisms of dyslexia, it allows you to deal with it better.

Laura Lurns Last updated August 1, 2020 · 1 min read

Different people will speak differently, and these natural differences in the sounds of language can be hard for potentially dyslexic children to understand. A new study has shown this difference in understanding variable sounds, raising a new area to focus on when understanding, and treating dyslexia. The study was conducted in adults, but the researchers believe that their findings apply to children as well. This suggests that children at risk for dyslexia might be less accurate in identifying the sounds of language.

Key takeaways

Babies with a family history of dyslexia might find it difficult to distinguish between sounds when learning languages
This raises an issue to work on when dealing with children at risk for developing dyslexia
A study showed that differences in speakers could affect understanding of the sounds of language

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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