NASA Researching Dyslexia

General Questions About Dyslexia

Is NASA researching dyslexia in astronauts? No....

The following information came from the NASA website at http://spaceresearch.nasa.gov/

 Due to recent articles in the British press, namely "The Independent", that describe 
 a new treatment for dyslexia that utilizes "Space research, in the form of 
 computerised balance tests given to returning astronauts and corrective exercises 
 that reintroduce stability after weightlessness", we have received numerous requests 
 for information concerning this research.

 In response, the Acting NASA Chief Health and Medical Officer, Richard S. Williams MD, 
 has issued the following statement:

 "In our experience, the prolonged exposure of Astronauts to the microgravity 
 environment of space flight does not give rise to any physical symptoms or signs 
 that would suggest dyslexia. To the best of our knowledge, NASA is not funding or 
 engaging in research concerning dyslexia. Similarly, we do not have (or are unaware of) 
 evidence that any of our medical or rehabilitative interventions for the Astronauts 
 might be effective in treating dyslexia."