Tag Archive: visual processing

Oct 18 2012

Research shows exercise helps with ADHD

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In yet another case of a scientific study to prove what should be obvious, researchers now report that children with ADHD are able to focus better after 20 minutes of exercise. Unfortunately, given our medication-obsessed society, this research is also very much needed.  According to the press release, it is also the first study to investigate and …

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Aug 13 2012

Can you read this?

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It probably looks impossible at first. But as you scan through the page, the words seem to materialize. As you continue to scan down the page, you may find that that the task is easy. Then, when you shift your gaze back up to the top, the message that was obscured seems to pop out. When …

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Jun 16 2012

Dyslexia Study Seeks Participants

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York are seeking participants for a research study on dyslexia. They are examining the ways that 8-12 year-old children with dyslexia attend to and integrate sensory information (sight, hearing). To do this, To do this, they will conduct brain imaging studies and genetic testing. Parents will be provided with full diagnostic reports, at no charge.

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Jun 06 2012

Wider letter spacing helps dyslexic children read

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A new study shows that wider spacing between the letters in reading materials can help dyslexic children read faster and better. European researchers found that extra-wide letter spacing doubled accuracy and increased reading speed by more than 20 percent among dyslexic children age eight to 14.

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