Copyright 2008 Medical News Today Latest Dyslexia News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/dyslexia/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/118987.php Atypical characteristics of children's linguistic development are early signs of the risk of developing reading and writing disabilities, or dyslexia. New research points to preventive exercises as an effective means to tackle the challenges children face when learning to read. The results achieved at the Centre of Excellence in Learning and Motivation Research were presented at the Academy of Finland's science breakfast on 21 August. Dyslexia Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117375.php A new Carnegie Mellon University brain imaging study of dyslexic students and other poor readers shows that the brain can permanently rewire itself and overcome reading deficits, if students are given 100 hours of intensive remedial instruction. Dyslexia Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/111010.php Just as a disciplined exercise regimen helps human muscles become stronger and perform better, specialized workouts for the brain can boost cognitive skills, according to Carnegie Mellon scientists. Neurology / Neuroscience Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:00:00 PDT http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/101319.php Children and young people must be given the support they need to overcome speech, language and communications difficulties so they enjoy the same opportunities to learn, socialise and succeed as anyone else, according to an interim report presented by John Bercow MP to the Secretaries of State for Health and for Children, Schools and Families. Pediatrics / Children's Health