Mental Imagery and Reading Comprehension
Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.
Continue readingNews & Views from Davis Dyslexia Association International
Author: Abigail Marshall
Recent research utilizing a new, objective measure shows a strong link between mental imagery abilties and reading comprehension among adults.
Continue readingResearchers know that dyslexics learn to read differently, but schools continue to focus on children’s weaknesses rather than their strengths.
Continue readingAnd how some researchers are starting to get things right (2022 update). Dyslexic differences reflect underlying mental strengths, not brain defects.
Continue readingNew research shows that in untimed conditions, dyslexic university students have markedly better comprehension skills than others.
Continue readingOver the years I have confronted two persistent myths about dyslexia. These myths seem contradictory, but both are based on a misunderstanding of dyslexia. And both also stand in the way of dyslexic children receiving meaningful and effective help.
Continue readingNew research explores the thought processes of dyslexic mathematicians — the strengths they share, and the challenges they encountered along the way.
Continue readingReviews of long-term effects of school-based reading interventions show that consistent teaching of comprehension strategies is more effective than explicit teaching of phonics.
Continue readingIn 1980, Ron Davis realized that his mind was at its dyslexic worst when he was at his creative best.
Continue readingDyslexic children who fall behind in the early years of their schooling usually perform poorly on tests of phonemic awareness or phonetic decoding.
Continue readingBook Review: Breaking the Code by G.B. Mackenzie. This is a novel about a 12-year-old boy who is good at solving problems, but cannot read.
Continue readingBrain researchers recently explored whether dyslexic children had stronger emotional reactions than non-dyslexic children.
Continue readingBook Review: Cartwheels, by Tracy Peterson with Sloane LaFrance. Parents often ask for help in explaining a diagnosis of dyslexia to very young children.
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