Dyslexia
TweetA disorder of reading due to the impairment of one or more of the core skills of reading such as awareness of word sound structure, letter identification, and the application of knowledge dealing with letter-sound relationships. The disorder can be developmental or acquired. Most cases of dyslexia are secondary to spoken language deficits.
Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC)
TweetThe subdivision of the frontal lobes important in “executive functions” such as planning, guiding behavior, working memory, and others.
Dorsal
TweetToward the back when referring to the spinal cord and the brain stem. Towards the top when referring to the cortex and the forebrain.
Dopamine (DA)
TweetA neurotransmitter that plays a role in cognitive processes such as decision making and working memory, rewards, and motor behavior.
Disengage Attention
TweetWithdrawal of attentional focus from a particular stimulus.
Distributed/Divided Attention
TweetRationing attentional resources between several cognitive activities occurring in parallel.The best games to improve distributed and divided attention are Bag Snag and Balloon Bust.