Postural Control Among Children with and Without Dyslexia

The Influence of Visual Information on Postural Control Among Children with and Without Dyslexia

As Chinese-speaking children with dyslexia typically have different cerebellar sign behavior from non-Chinese-speaking counterparts, this study compared the effect of visual occlusion on the static balance between dyslexic and non-dyslexic children using the Chinese language.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1.Normal IQ(>85, WISC-III)
• 2.Children with dyslexia assessed by standard tools, performed by psychological-teachers of special education

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)
• 2.Neurological or psychiatric abnormalities
• 3.Developmental coordination disorder(DCD)