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Article: From U.K. with love: Dyslexia program hits states.(Update: education news from schools, businesses, research and government agencies)
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- August 1, 2004
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A controversial program designed to minimized or eliminate symptoms of dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention disorders from England is now looking to make its way into U.S. public schools. An extension of Dyslexia Dyspraxia Attention Deficit Treatment, the DORE Achievement Centers, named after founder and British businessman Wynford Dore, have more than a 90 percent success rate. But opponents say the treatment is not yet supported by current research.
The drug-free treatment uses a personalized exercise program for 10 minutes twice daily for a year The exercises focus on stimulating the cerebellum, which is supposed to help patients process information more quickly. ...