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 colored 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 American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Ophthalmology state these treatments are not effective 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 | Last Updated: July 13, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics | |
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