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Biological marker of dyslexia discovered: Ability to consistently encode sound undergirds the reading process
February 20, 2013 by NewsBot
Researchers believe they have discovered a biological marker of dyslexia, a disorder affecting up to one out of 10 children that makes learning to read difficult. The researchers found a systematic relationship between reading ability and the consistency with which the brain encodes sounds. The good news: Response consistency can be improved with auditory training.