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Episode 46: The brain basis of dyslexia, ADHD and dyslexia, and summer slump with Joanna Christodoulou
Sep 28, 2022
Joanna Christodoulou, a brain basis expert, discusses dyslexia myths, reading at home, COVID's impact on education, and challenges in identifying reading difficulties. She also talks about research on executive functioning in ADHD and dyslexia, the importance of collaboration, and shares her favorite childhood books.
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- MRI and neuroscience can identify neural signatures of dyslexia and track brain plasticity in response to interventions, debunking misconceptions about laziness.
- It is crucial to challenge myths about dyslexia, learning styles, and brain dominance to avoid mislabeling students and misallocating resources.
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Exploring the Brain Basis of Dyslexia
Understanding the individual differences in students' reading capabilities beyond the label of dyslexia, focusing on the pathways that lead to reading challenges. By using MRI and neuroscience, researchers can identify neural signatures of dyslexia, track brain plasticity in response to interventions, and debunk misconceptions surrounding dyslexia being a result of laziness.
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