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Dyslexia
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Some advertised reading programs that promise success in teaching phonics and reading for children who have dyslexia should be viewed with caution. Before you invest in these programs, request research that documents their claims, and talk to school personnel and doctors.
Treatments that block vision, call for special or colored lenses, or advocate eye or balance exercises have not been proven effective.
Previously, it was thought that covering one eye helped children with dyslexia read better. But the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Ophthalmology state these treatments are not effective because dyslexia is caused by altered brain function and not by altered visual function.4
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 4, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics John Pope, MD - Pediatrics | |
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