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  2. Year: 2005
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Month: May 2005

Study spells out new evidence for roots of dyslexia

Posted on May 23, 2005

Addressing a persistent debate in the field of dyslexia research, scientists have disproved the popular theory that deficits in certain visual processes cause the spelling and reading woes commonly suffered by people with dyslexia.

Posted in 2005, Infant and Childhood Development, News, Research, Speech & Language

Study depicts peril, hope for children of jailed mothers

Posted on May 19, 2005

For a young child whose mother is imprisoned, life’s prospects are predictably grim.

Posted in 2005, Infant and Childhood Development, News, Research

Care On Campus UW-Madison Offers Flexible Child-care Options To Faculty, Staff And Students

Posted on May 16, 2005

Like harried parents anywhere, many faculty, staff and students at UW-Madison need good quality, affordable and flexible child care.

Posted in 2005, Cerebral Palsy, News, UCEDD

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