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Do People With Dyslexia Read and Write Backwards?
Almost all children reverse letters when they’re first learning to read and write. Children with dyslexia might not outgrow this behavior as quickly as their peers, but reading and writing backwards is not the basis of dyslexia.
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Paulo Graziano explains why fidget spinners cause more distraction than concentration for some children.
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Research over the past half century has profoundly changed what we know about autism, revealing clues to its origins and suggesting new strategies for early detection and treatment.
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Can Special Fonts Help People With Dyslexia?
A typeface seeks to ease some of the challenges people with dyslexia face when reading.
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Pesticides, Infections, and the Hunt for the Causes Behind Autism
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Scientists are rushing to uncover the mysterious connection between the Zika virus and brain disorders like microcephaly.
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A roundtable of scientists discuss ongoing research on the effects and potential applications of marijuana for adolescents in the United States.
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