Design Vs. Dyslexia: Innovation Promises New Hope for Children With Dyslexia
I would love to hear some opinions on this methodology from anyone who has used it or thinks about these issues.
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Design Vs. Dyslexia: Innovation Promises New Hope for Children With Dyslexia
Science News
ScienceDaily (Jan. 27, 2010) — Reading and retaining information. That’s the challenge faced by the one in five children who have some form of dyslexia.
Overcoming that challenge could soon become easier for educators and children thanks to pioneering design research from the University of Cincinnati’s internationally ranked College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).
How ‘Reading by Design’ Works
“In my work,” said Seward, “I want to deemphasize the 26 letters of the alphabet and emphasize the 44 common sounds of the English language. I do so by helping educators employ children’s senses, from the visual to the kinesthetic.”
The key, she added, is knowing that dyslexia is not rooted in problems with visual perception. It’s rooted in memory. Read more at www.sciencedaily.com
