Tag: learning disabilities

How to detect the risk of dyslexia before learning to read

From the FECYT – Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology press release: Almost 10% of the world population suffers dyslexia. Establishing an early diagnosis would allow the development of training programs… Read more »

Protein called GRASP1 is needed to strengthen brain circuits

From the Johns Hopkins University press release: Learning and memory depend on cells’ ability to strengthen and weaken circuits in the brain. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report that… Read more »

Finding the Genetic Cause for Intellectual disability

From the Osaka University media release: A research group led by Osaka University and collaborative institutions discovered that disorders in the same gene PIGG are the cause for intellectual disability with… Read more »

Study suggests differences in visual function not a cause of dyslexia

From the Georgetown University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: A new brain imaging study of dyslexia shows that differences in the visual system do not cause the disorder, but… Read more »

Study suggests gender differences in brain anatomy of dyslexia

From the press release via ScienceDaily: Using MRI, neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center found significant differences in brain anatomy when comparing men and women with dyslexia to their non-dyslexic… Read more »

Study examines attachment issues for teens with learning disabilities

From the AFTAU press release: In addition to struggling in school, many learning disabled children are known to face social and emotional challenges including depression, anxiety, and isolation. Often beginning… Read more »

Study suggests preparing to act in a certain way can improve information processing

From the ESRC (UK) press release: Preparing to act in a particular way can improve the way we process information, and this has potential implications for those with learning disabilities…. Read more »

Study suggests visual, spatial displays can help students with learning disabilities

From the Pennsylvania State University press release: Students with learning disabilities often have difficulty with basic academic skills, such as reading, as well as with organizational and study skills. For… Read more »