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What Causes Dyslexia?
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Despite a growing body of research that has informed understanding of the causes of dyslexia, many myths persist. Dyslexia results from individual differences in the parts of the brain that support reading. It tends to run in families and is linked to genes that affect how the brain processes language. The following resources provide further information on the causes of dyslexia.
Dyslexia Handbook – What Every Family Should Know – International Dyslexia Association (IDA) encourages and supports interdisciplinary reading research and disseminates this information to professionals and the general public. The IDA Dyslexia Handbook provides helpful resources and a glossary of terms to better understand dyslexia and its related disorders.
Possible Causes of Dyslexia Dyslexia is the most common learning difference. Current research estimates this may be as high as 20%. So, what causes this lifelong condition? There’s no clear answer yet. But researchers are looking at a number of factors, including the role of genes and the brain. Learn more about the potential causes of dyslexia from Understood.org.
Dyslexia and the Brain (9:34) What parts of our brain activate when we read? How does the brain of a child with dyslexia work differently? In this video, Dr. Guinevere Eden explains which parts of our brain we use when we read, how our brains change when we learn to read, and the difference that a successful dyslexia intervention can make in brain function. She also highlights what people with dyslexia can do better than their peers. Keep in mind, that kids with thinking and learning differences can thrive and have their own strengths!
10 Myths About Dyslexia While research around dyslexia is increasing, there are still lots of myths and misconceptions. In this video, Understood.org busts 10 popular myths.
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