Recent research confirmed that dyslexic brains can be rewired to improve reading with proper reading instruction. The research is summarized in this video summarizing the research of Dr. Papanicolau from the University of Texas. I thought this video was really interesting and it was exciting to hear the results:
I found Dr. Papanicolau’s analogies of what reading is like for those with dyslexia very effective and informative. It was interesting to hear him explain that dyslexics read with the right side of their brain, as opposed to the norm of using the left side, which is comparable to “an artist trying to paint with their toes.” He further added clarity by explaining they have the right equipment to become strong readers, their brains just aren’t wired to use the right parts- but it can be rewired to use the right parts of the brain.
Picture of Dyslexic Brain
As Reading Horizons has found, as well as Dr. Papanicolau, dyslexics can become strong readers with the right type of reading instruction. The video covered a lot of the same teaching techniques that are used in Reading Horizons program: blends, connecting letters to phonetic sounds, phonemic awareness, etc.. It’s always exciting to hear about research that can help dyslexics improve reading.
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