Showing posts with label University. Show all posts
Showing posts with label University. Show all posts
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Monday, August 13, 2012
University of Ghent Dyslexia Studies in Students - Video
This video is in the Dutch /Flemish language with English sub-titles.
Studying with Dyslexia
The documentary tells the story of young professionals with dyslexia who are studying at the university and how they are building exciting careers.
They testify about the obstacles from their student days.
A team of experts combines the stories of the professionals in the research on dyslexia today. A melting pot of intense testimony, scientific research and everyday practice makes for a fascinating viewing experience.
"Studying with dyslexia 'is an absolute must for anyone who wants to get rid of prejudices about dyslexia.
The DVD can be ordered via sigried.lievens@ugent.be
Thursday, November 17, 2011
University of Michigan website: Dyslexia and Reading Problems
Dyslexia is a complex language problem. It has to do with the way the brain works, not with vision.
It involves not being able to break a word down into the sounds that make it up, and not being able to write and think about the sounds in a word. Kids with dyslexia have brains that work differently to process language.
They have problems translating language to thought (in listening or reading) and thought to language (in writing or speaking).
How common is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability (LD); 80 percent of students with LDs have dyslexia [1]. It affects more boys than girls [2].
Why is early diagnosis and treatment so important?
When dyslexia is not found and treated early on, it tends to snowball. As kids get more and more behind in school, they may become more and more frustrated, feeling like a failure.
Often, self-esteem problems lead to bad behavior and other problems. When dyslexia is not noticed or not treated, it can cause adult literacy problems. By identifying dyslexia early, your child will get the help they need to reach their potential.
- Get more facts about how reading and learning disabilities affect literacy, education, jobs and earnings from the National Institute for Literacy .
If you suspect your child may have dyslexia, do not wait! Have your child evaluated. Your child should not have to fail for a couple years before being able to getting the right kind of help. You and your child's teachers can help your child overcome reading difficulties.
Read more on the University of Michigan: Dyslexia website
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Dyslexia: MRI Scan 'predicts when dyslexic will read'
The brain disorder makes it difficult for even very bright children to learn how to read and can be a lifelong source of frustration.
But according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS), brain scans can predict the improvement of teenagers' reading skills, with up to 90 per cent accuracy.
"This study takes an important step toward realising the potential benefits of combining neuroscience and education research by showing how brain scanning measures are sensitive to individual differences that predict educationally relevant outcomes," said Bruce McCandliss, one of the lead authors of the study and a professor at Vanderbilt University.
The research found brain scan results to be significantly more accurate in predicting how well a dyslexic child ultimately reads than standardised reading tests or the child's behaviour.
"This approach opens up a new vantage point on the question of how children with dyslexia differ from one another in ways that translate into meaningful differences two to three years down the line," Prof McCandliss said.
He said the research raises the prospect of a future test that could help match dyslexic students with the most effective treatments.
"Such insights may be crucial for new educational research on how to best meet the individual needs of struggling readers," he said.
The research was primarily conducted by experts at the Stanford University School of Medicine, with help from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland. and the University of York in the United Kingdom.
But according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS), brain scans can predict the improvement of teenagers' reading skills, with up to 90 per cent accuracy.
"This study takes an important step toward realising the potential benefits of combining neuroscience and education research by showing how brain scanning measures are sensitive to individual differences that predict educationally relevant outcomes," said Bruce McCandliss, one of the lead authors of the study and a professor at Vanderbilt University.
The research found brain scan results to be significantly more accurate in predicting how well a dyslexic child ultimately reads than standardised reading tests or the child's behaviour.
"This approach opens up a new vantage point on the question of how children with dyslexia differ from one another in ways that translate into meaningful differences two to three years down the line," Prof McCandliss said.
He said the research raises the prospect of a future test that could help match dyslexic students with the most effective treatments.
"Such insights may be crucial for new educational research on how to best meet the individual needs of struggling readers," he said.
The research was primarily conducted by experts at the Stanford University School of Medicine, with help from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland. and the University of York in the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
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