A Swiss study shows that taking up a musical instrument could create a powerful stimulus for the brain and might even improve IQ by up to seven points in both adults and children.

Scientists at MIT have discovered that dyslexics have trouble recognizing voices speaking their own language.

A study published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience suggests that most readers "speak" voices in their heads while reading dialogue in books.

A study conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine used brain imaging to predict which teenagers with dyslexia would improve their reading skills overtime.

A study has been conducted by the University of Missouri in 12 different public schools in an attempt to determine the early warning signs of math disabilities in children.

Dr. John Gabrieli from MIT, our own colleague Dr. Ioulia Kovelman from the University of Michigan, Dr. Maryanne Wolf from Tufts University, and others from Harvard and the Children’s Hospital of Boston evaluated the brain function of typical and dyslexic readers when engaged in phonological awareness tasks with some very interesting results!

A student with disabilities may need certain accommodations in the classroom such as extra time on exams, assistance with note-taking, or dictating an essay orally. If you’re wondering which accommodations are appropriate for you, and how these accommodations will affect your performance in the classroom, we have a must-read piece for you!

A recent brain-imaging study has confirmed the theory that dyslexia and IQ are independent.

Dyslexia in the WorkPlace: An Introductory Guide, 2nd Edition covers all the key areas to aid in success in the workplace – assessment, accommodations, overlapping conditions, assistive technology, self-esteem, and legal issues.

Are you starting to apply to colleges and feeling a little overwhelmed?