Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities: Medical Diagnosis with Educational Therapy.

Westerman, S. Thomas; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ263865

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities: Medical Diagnosis with Educational Therapy.

Westerman, S. Thomas; And Others

NJEA Review, v55 n6 p15 Mar 1982

Ways of diagnosing dyslexia are discussed along with the developmental symptoms, which include balancing and hearing deficiencies, reversal of letters or words and unusual posture. Medical treatment with antihistamines and other drugs is described. Approximately 75 percent of individuals are shown to respond favorably to therapy. (CM)

Descriptors: Disability Identification, Dyslexia, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Medical Services, Reading Difficulties

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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