Women got dyslexia recognized

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At the University of Oxford, a team is charting a comprehensive history of the condition, uncovering the stories of the women, who helped to get dyslexia recognised. And in the current climate, where there are challenges to funding for special educational needs, the story of dyslexia’s pioneers serves as a warning against the gains that could be lost.

It also shows how women – during a period when they were largely excluded from formal political spheres – found other ways to achieve support and recognition for children with dyslexia.

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Are US dyslexia laws not necessary and unfair?

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Professor Elliott, from the UK, argues that the current dyslexia policies in the US undermine the education and life chances of large numbers of children, particularly those from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

True? or is he promoting his book: The Dyslexia debate ?

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studying dyslexia with song birds

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Zebra Finches however, learn how to communicate through song from their parents. In this manner, they are similar to infants, as their  auditory system is shaped by exposure to adult speech.

As such, Zebra Finches allow for scientists to develop a model that can be used to study the effects of mutations on auditory learning and processing.

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