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A Biochemical Approach to the Problem of Dyslexia

Sidney McDonald Baker, MD

This paper discusses the importance, in cases of dyslexia as in the case of other difficulties, of treating the child with the problem rather than the problem as such. It presents the case of a boy, labelled dyslexic, who responded positively to a biochemical approach which checked both what necessary substances he could be lacking and what substances, if any, he might be getting too much of.

Iron and zinc as well as Vitamin B-6 deficiencies were found, as well as an imbalance of fatty acids. When these imbalances were remedied, not only the quality of his hair and skin improved but also his reading. Further improvement followed reduction in intake of milk and dairy products. A biochemical approach to the solution of behavior problems is proposed.

Journal of Learning Disabilities, Vol. 18, No. 10, 581-584 (1985)
DOI: 10.1177/002221948501801003
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