Magnocellular theory of dyslexia

Question 1

what does this theory say should happen?

Answer 1

cooperation between the two systems involved allows for a stationary image when we move our eyes across the page

Question 2

Stein (2008)

Answer 2

the development of magnocellular neurons is impaired in children with dyslexia

coloured overlays can help

Question 3

Kriss and Evan (2005)

Answer 3

45% of dyslexic children read faster with coloured overlays

Question 4

Reynolds (2007)

Answer 4

exercise programme including wobble boards and hand eye-coordination tasks help improve reading tasks