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S9 E7: Neurodiversity and the reading brain, with Ioulia Kovelman, Ph.D.

Science of Reading: The Podcast

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Neuroscience of Reading and Neurodiversity

This chapter explores the neurological changes that occur in children's brains as they learn to read, focusing on the evolving connections between visual and language processing. It particularly addresses the challenges faced by children with dyslexia, emphasizing the need for personalized instruction that leverages individual strengths. Additionally, the chapter examines the differences in brain processing between bilingual and monolingual children, highlighting the importance of systematic literacy instruction in both contexts.

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