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Ability to Catch Dyslexia Early May Help Stem Its Effects

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Author and Contributors: Norton Lasley, Elizabeth
Publisher: Dept 2009 (The Dana Foundation)
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: Early Childhood
Content Type: General Information
Audience: Parents; Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: dyslexia, reading disabilities, learning disabilities
Description: New educational approaches and advances in brain-based research are making it possible to detect dyslexia even in children too young to read. Though it is not a cure, stepping in early with targeted intervention could prevent reading problems from derailing a child’s education.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: October 6, 2011
Resource Last Updated: October 6, 2011
Language: EN

Categories:

Early Childhood: Child Development: Intellectual

Early Childhood: Child Development: Preschoolers

Early Childhood: Child Development: School-agers

Early Childhood: Children With Special Needs: Other Health Impairments