How noise affects nervous system’s ability to transcribe sounds key to reading skills
Washington, July 14 (ANI): A new study conducted by Northwestern University researchers offers an unparalleled look at how noise affects the nervous system’s ability to transcribe sounds whose subtle differences are key to success with language and reading.
The study suggests that distinguishing such sounds is too much to ask of the nervous system of [...]
Brit primary school kids read to dogs to improve literacy
London, July 9 (ANI): Kids at a primary school in England are being egged on to read to dogs in the classroom to make better their skills – because the pooches do not laugh or get impatient when they stammer.
St. Michael’s Primary School in Bournemouth, Dorset, launched the pioneering scheme in April to help the [...]
Music can enhance kids’ reading skills
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Music lessons can significantly improve children’s cognitive performance in reading skills, says a new study.
The study led by researchers from Long Island University, USA has shown that children taking music tuition involving training in increasingly complex rhythmic, tonal, and practical skills display superior cognitive performance in reading skills compared with their [...]



