Dyslexia Likely Not Caused by Ocular Motility Disorders – Medscape #dyslexia

This study has shown that there is no definitive connection between dyslexia and ocular motility. The study questioned if there were similarities in brain function in genetic developmental dyslexia and the brain function observed in eye movements during reading. The research has shown that these two disorders are not similar. The disorders have their own […]

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Dyslexia label ‘could put teachers off’ #dyslexia

In a recent poll of teachers across the North East, it was determined that when a child was labeled as Dyslexic, the hope that a teacher would be able to positively affect that child’s ability to read decreased markedly. Comparatively, when the term “reading difficulties” was applied instead of “dyslexia” there was greater hope on […]

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What is Sensory Processing Disorder? #spd

Sensory Processing Disorder is a disorder in which people have problems processing sensory stimulation such as touch, taste, smell, sound and sight. They may be over responsive, or under responsive. If you suffer from Autism or auditory you may experience these problems but people without this disorder can process these things without any problems.

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Dyslexia group will build on support for secondary school students #dyslexia

This article describes the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) support for the Singaporean Ministry of Education’s announcement of additional support for dyslexic secondary school students. The article goes on to list how new technologies such as electronic dictionaries and new training on skills such as touch typing offered in new workshops can benefit dyslexic students […]

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What we can learn about dyslexia using brain-imaging studies #dyslexia

Well known Guinevere Eden, of Georgetown will present a lecture in March relating to brain waves and how they process word formations related to dyslexia. She has much experience in the field and neurodevelopmental disorders. She will cover topics like how mathematics is difficult for persons with dyslexia and how certain aspects can be overcome […]

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