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Peer reviewedWilsher, Colin R. – Annals of Dyslexia, 1986
Studies with Nootropic psychoactive drugs (such as Piracetam) suggest that Piracetam lacks significant side effects; promotes memory and learning; and improves the reading ability of dyslexics, possibly by directly affecting the left-brain hemisphere. Results are contrasted with studies showing the lack of effectiveness of intensive teaching.…
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Drug Therapy, Dyslexia, Learning Processes
