Tag: learning disorders

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 »

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 suggests learning disabilities affect up to 10 percent of children

From the University College London press release via EurekAlert!: Up to 10 per cent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities (SLDs), such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism,… 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 »