Creative Child February 2018 | Page 32

special Feature While there are no medications or medical treatments for dyslexia, studies show brain activity in people with dyslexia can change after they get proper tutoring. And scientists are learning more all the time. There is even a typeface that’s helping dyslexics differentiate more clearly between similar-looking letters. Understood.org is also an invaluable resource for children and people with dyslexia. But above all, early detection is one of the best things you can do for a child with dyslexia. 31