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The Latest on Dyslexia

  • Study Shows Listening Devices Helpful with Reading

    A study done at Northwestern University found that children who simply wear listening devices in their ear throughout the day show better word comprehension and reading improvement.

    January 19, 2024
  • OERs and Bookshare — Good Resources for Free

    Bookshare

    Open Educational Resources (OERs) have become popular in the digitization of school materials.

    OERs are published under creative commons licenses, which allows them to be used by most anyone without traditional copyright restrictions. The resources are free and easy to use, which is why many schools and universities have adopted them.

    August 27, 2025
  • Google Currents a New Hub for Information—and All Things DyslexiaHelp!

    Google Currents is a free app that allows you to create your own library of top publications and magazines, where you can read news and trending stories all at your fingertips.

    August 27, 2025
  • A New Study: “Making it Easier to Learn to Read”

    Many studies have shown that dyslexia affects certain areas of the brain, and in a new study done by the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, researchers targeted a new part of the brain and found results.

    January 19, 2024
  • Thinking Aloud Helpful When Reading

    A great way to boost connections between what children hear and what children know is to "think aloud" by talking about your thoughts while you read.

    January 19, 2024
  • Study Shows Brain MRI Detects Dyslexia Early

    A study done by the Children’s Hospital Boston reports significant differences in brain activity at a young age are a sign of children with dyslexia.

    January 19, 2024
  • Increased Spacing in Letters Helps Dyslexics Read Better

    A recent study showed that reading practice—one of the best ways to combat dyslexia—can become easier by manipulating the spacing of the text.

    January 19, 2024
  • MSU Study on Dyslexia and Technology Needs Participants

    The Usability/Accessibility Research Center at Michigan State University is looking for participants in a study.

    January 19, 2024
  • Fun & Games for Individuals with Dyslexia

    There are many educational apps and online games that will help teach spelling and reading in a playful setting — while providing beneficial practice for dealing with dyslexia!

    August 27, 2025
  • Text-to-Speech and Other Plugins for Web Browsers

    To make surfing the web and reading emails easier for people with dyslexia, many web browsers have text-to-speech plugins.

    January 19, 2024
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