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Finding the Secret Genius in Persons with Mental Health Problems and Learning Disabilities [VIDEO]
By Beth Vargas | Mar 13, 2017 07:18 AM EDTIt is not unusual for those with mental conditions and learning difficulties to exhibit creativity, artistry and a unique genius.
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London Sperm Bank Bans Dyslexic Donors
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 04, 2016 11:30 AM ESTThe London Sperm Bank has banned donors with dyslexia as well as other neurological conditions so that it can "minimize the risk of transmitting common genetic diseases." Critics slam this as 'eugenics'.
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U.K. Largest Sperm Bank Sends Away Dyslexic Sperm Donor
By Kanika Gupta | Jan 03, 2016 02:58 PM ESTThe largest sperm bank in Britain is facing eugenics accusation after refusing to accept donation from dyslexic donors to ‘minimize genetic diseases or malformations’ in new born children.
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Study Uses Brain Scans To Forecast Early Reading Difficulties
By Kamal Nayan | Sep 16, 2014 03:46 AM EDTWith the help of brain scans, researchers are now able to predict how young children learn to read, according to a new study.
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A Third of Dyslexic People reported Suffering from Child Abuse
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 03, 2014 03:26 PM EDTA new study found that roughly one-third of dyslexic adults experienced childhood physical abuse.
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Video Games Might Improve Learning Skills in Dyslexia Patients
By Kamal Nayan | Feb 19, 2014 09:55 AM ESTPlaying 'action video games' on computer might improve learning skills in those with dyslexia, according to a new research.
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Experience, Not Brain Tissue Blamed for Reading Difficulties in Dyslexics
By Christine Hsu | Jan 14, 2014 05:21 PM ESTA new study found no evidence that dyslexia is caused by having less brain tissue.
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Study Finds E-readers can Help Children with Dyslexia
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 19, 2013 01:56 PM EDTResearchers discovered that using e-readers to help people with dyslexia could significantly improve reading speed and comprehension.
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Brain Scans Could Detect Dyslexia in Children
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 14, 2013 12:16 PM EDTResearchers from MIT used a new technique that could potentially detect children with dyslexia based on brain scans.
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Video Games May Boost Kids' Reading Ability
By Makini Brice | Feb 28, 2013 02:59 PM ESTMany parents believe that their children spend too much time playing video games.
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Detecting Dyslexia in Early Childhood Can Help with Learning
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 20, 2013 02:01 PM ESTResearchers at Northwestern University discovered a relationship between encoding speech sounds and understanding meaning in children suffering from dyslexia. The study showed the importance of teaching dyslexic children how to encode certain sounds, which can improve their abilities to read.
