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New light on the magnocellular theory of dyslexia – practical implications for teachers
Professor John Stein lecture, November 14th, South Farnham School, Surrey
John Stein is Professor of Neuroscience at Magdalen College, Oxford University, teaching medical and psychology students about the control of movement and behaviour in neurological patients, dyslexics and young offenders.
Some two thirds of children with unexpected reading difficulties complain of visual symptoms. They can’t work out the order of letters which sometimes appear to move around and change places when they read. Hese problems have been attributed to impaired development of large ‘magnocellular neurones’ in the brain.
These neurones make up only about 10% of nerve cells, but they play a crucial role in timing visual and auditory inputs, thus controlling visual and auditory attention, eye movements, speech and reading.
Professor Stein will lecture on new developments in magnocellular theories derived from research involving eyepatching, vergence exercises, yellow or blue filters, and omega 3 fish oils although he is keen to point out that he doesn’t cook fish, and that his brother Rick doesn’t do neuroscience!
Attendance at the lecture will count towards CPD for dyslexia professionals and an attendance certificate will be issued.
To book by credit card call 01252 792400
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