UT Dallas researchers make a groundbreaking discovery about the nature of dyslexia, where studies have shown to provide evidence to the claim people with dyslexia may not be able to hear exactly the same sounds someone without are able to hear. Further examinations have been given as support for this claim.
A new study suggests that one day dyslexia may be diagnosed before a child even begins reading.
Discovery That Dyslexics Hear Sounds Differently Can Bolster Learning Methods.
Study of dyslexia can lead to proper tutoring tactics for schools around the world, though further examination of this groundbreaking finding is underway, experiments on mice have shown promising results when the gene has been manipulated. Proper diagnosis of a genetic link leading to dyslexia will aid researchers nationwide.
If you have trouble hearing the sounds in your language, you will have trouble learning to read later,” he said. “Armed with this information about a genetic link, we may be able to determine who is at risk for reading problems before they have trouble—before they even start learning to read.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Key takeaways
- UT of Dallas researchers have discovered a gene which may affect dyslexics.
- Dyslexia may be genetic.
- Dyslexia may also be caused by hearing problems.
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