Dyslexia

Other Treatments

Some advertised reading programs that promise success in teaching phonics and reading for children with dyslexia should be viewed with caution. Before you invest in these programs, request research that documents their claims, and talk to school personnel and health professionals.

Treatments that block vision, call for special or coloured 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. However, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society found this type of treatment does not work because dyslexia is caused by altered brain function and not by altered visual function.⁵

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Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: October 16, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics
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