Posts Tagged: Dyslexia

Psychology Update — Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Dyslexia

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TITLE Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Dyslexia DESCRIPTION This is a short interesting article that focuses on the problem of dyslexia and possible links to genes.  “Millions of Americans have dyslexia, a language-based learning disability that makes reading and spelling more difficult. Studies have suggested that the condition runs in families, but no research had… Read more »

Psychology Update — DYSLEXIA Article and Simulation Website

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TITLE TOPIC: DYSLEXIA This Website Simulates What Dyslexia Is Really Like DESCRIPTION “For some people with dyslexia … letters may appear to jump around. Some readers see words or letters that appear incomplete, backwards or upside-down, or they may have difficulty differentiating certain letters.”  Dyslexia is usually characterized as a learning disability and condition that… Read more »