Show Notes
Today's episode is all about dyslexia! This episode covers a 2001 study that evaluated the physical development of children with dyslexia and found a significant problem with their physical maturity. This study indicates that dyslexia is less of a problem with the brain and more of a problem with the connection between the brain and the body. This may seem insignificant, but it has reaching implications for treatment protocols. There are lots of things that we can do to improve the brain bo...
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