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Upgrade Your Brain to Grow Out of Dyslexia

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  “Yes, it’s possible to train your brain to grow out of dyslexia with musical therapy.” Dyslexia was first diagnosed in 1877 in Germany. And today, around 10% of the world's population is known to have dyslexia. But what is dyslexia?  There's so much misinformation that plagues dyslexia that it often becomes hard to differentiate what is right and what is wrong. Dyslexia is a neurological complication that involves challenges to read, spell, write and speak. It is often characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and poor spelling and decoding skills. Dyslexia affects the areas of the brain that are responsible for the processing of reading, writing ,spelling and speaking. Dyslexia: Facts VS Myths  As stated above, with the extent of misinformation available on the world wide web about dyslexia, there are so many stereotypes and negative sentiments attached to it. For starters, there's a widespread myth that dyslexia is associated with low ...
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RIFFIT is LIVE in the App Store (and here’s why you should download it)

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  This blog will explain why every parent who wants to help their children learn through music  should download it and give it a try.  What is RIFFIT? RIFFIT has created the world's first real-time text-to-song generation platform that integrates the proven capabilities of musical therapy into an affordable and personalized solution to facilitate understanding and remembering written and spoken words. How can RIFFIT improve learning? People with dyslexia and other learning disabilities have difficulty reading and writing. Recent advances in systems neuroscience have elucidated the brain systems involved in language production and comprehension, and how they are influenced by listening to music. When someone interprets music, the right, or creative side of the brain, becomes integrated with the language comprehension areas in the left brain. As a result, language comprehension through music allows individuals with neurological conditions to better function in their world....
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How Dyslexia Helped Three Famous People Succeed Beyond Imagination

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  Some of the biggest names in science, trade, and movies struggled in school with their thinking and learning differences. It may be hard to believe, but many people we know that made the world a better place were, in fact, dyslexic.  Steven Spielberg, Keira Knightley, and Salma Hayek are some of Hollywood’s brightest stars - and they all have dyslexia. The greatest minds in history, like Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawkings, and Pablo Picasso were also all dyslexic. Richard Branson and Steve Jobs are mega-successful dyslexic entrepreneurs who turned their brainchild into billion-dollar companies.  These names are just a handful of representatives of what dyslexic minds can achieve. No matter what corner of the world you go to, you are bound to find dyslexic individuals who have tasted success despite being marginalized and experiencing early difficulties with reading and writing.  This is because dyslexia is not a disability; it is a learning differentiation where th...
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Why It’s Great News for the Economy that 35% Of US Entrepreneurs Are Dyslexic

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  A study by Cass Business School reports that 35% of US entrepreneurs identify themselves as dyslexic. Many believe it’s still an underestimated percentage.  And not just in the US - studies carried out in different corners of the world showed the same uncanny link between dyslexic people and successful businesses.  Ted Turner, media mogul; Henry Ford, successful carmaker; Ingvar Kamprad, Ikea Founder; Anita Roddick, Body Shop founder; and Tommy Hilfiger; Fashion Icon — these are just a few names of successful entrepreneurs that have founded an unfaltering legacy.  So, is it just a coincidence? Or, there is more to it than what meets the eye? Is it because dyslexics learn strategies early on in their life to offset their weaknesses, or they’re good at identifying trustworthy people to delegate ‘responsibilities’?  There are many speculations and reasoning behind this unique connection. Keep reading to find out!  Dyslexic People Think Differently  Stu...
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Myths vs. Facts of Dyslexia

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  Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions to exist. Today, scientists know more than ever about dyslexia. But dyslexic people around the globe continue to be marginalized and stereotyped.  Unfortunately, many misconceptions are floating around about this learning difference that it often gets hard to differentiate facts from lies. And this isn't just detrimental to a diagnosed dyslexic person's experience. Still, it also makes it hard to read the early signs of dyslexia and seek immediate help.  Today we're going to shine a light on some of the most prevalent myths on dyslexia.  Globally, 15-20% of people are dyslexic, according to the International Dyslexia Foundation. Thus, it's crucial to educate ourselves on the topic. If you like it, don't forget to share it with your friends and families.  Myth #1 All Dyslexic People Read And Write Letters Backwards  Truth: While reading and writing backward are some of the most popular sympt...
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A Speech Pathologist's Review of RIFFIT for Dyslexic Students

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  RIFFIT was brought into this world with the vision to change the lives of dyslexic minds forever - one song at a time. And it's been doing precisely that. Helping young minds without any boundaries - physical or financial - unleash the true potential of their mind that's long been chained by the limitations of our mainstream educational systems. Last month, we put our RIFFIT app to the test.  Ms. Lisa Hecker, a speech-language pathologist from New York, analyzed and scrutinized to find out whether RIFFIT is truly as remarkable and groundbreaking as it claims or is it just another marketing gimmick exploiting neurodiversity for private gains. Ms. Hecker used RIFFIT with her dyslexic young clients, and she has quite a lot to share with you guys. But first, let me properly introduce you to Ms. Hecker.  Ms. Hecker is a speech and language pathologist who assesses and treats clients with language delays, hearing loss, neurologic injury, auditory processing diso...
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Why Embracing Dyslexic Talent Makes Good Business Sense

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  The talent shortage is at a 15-year high. And employers are struggling to recruit the right skills they need for the post-pandemic. Reports show that seven in 10 employers across the world are experiencing difficulty hiring - the highest it has been at any point since 2006.  However, every dark cloud has a silver lining. And in this case, the silver lining has been the unprecedented talent represented by dyslexic people. Many employers are undervaluing a colossal pool of talent: people with dyslexia.  Now and then, the narrative around dyslexia has been positioned as baggage to businesses. For decades, dyslexic people have been expected to just shrug it off and ‘ fit in’ - measured, benchmarked, and often ridiculed.  But not anymore. Dyslexic thinking and aptitudes represent ‘in demand’ skills, with the opportunity to change the face of the workforce as we see.  Dyslexia And Post-pandemic Workforce  It’s been forecasted that by the year 2025, humans and m...
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