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Anagnosology (READING) with Adrian Johns

Ologies with Alie Ward

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Reading is not natural from a brain's perspective, neither is dyslexia

The brain needs to reorganize itself to develop reading skills, repurposing areas built for language and visual attention. Lack of proper instruction can lead to dyslexia, which is not something one is born with but is influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Early screening for dyslexia is important, and phonics-based teaching is more effective than whole word learning. Audiobooks are also beneficial.

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