--- title: LBN description: The Learning Brain News covers topics such as the latest research, technology, Autism, Auditory Processing Disorder, Memory, ADHD and Attention and Dyslexia. We also give away a free resource and recommend a book of the month. --- [Skip to content](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/october-2022#main-content) [![LearnFast](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LearnFast_logo.png?width=196&height=100&name=LearnFast_logo.png)](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) [Contact us](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) ![Learning Brain News Header-1](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Learning%20Brain%20News%20Header-1.png "Learning Brain News Header-1") Welcome to the October 2022 Learning Brain News. October is Dyslexia Month, and so this edition has four items about dyslexia, including a helpful checklist. You can also read about complex ADHD, and how gamer's brains can sync up even if they are not physically present with each other. Kind regards, The Learning Brain News Team PS: Thomas The Tank Engine has his first autistic friend, Bruno The Brake Car. --- ###### Latest Research [![How COVID-19 Changed Young Peoples Personalities oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20COVID-19%20Changed%20Young%20Peoples%20Personalities%20oct.jpg?width=1116&height=480&name=How%20COVID-19%20Changed%20Young%20Peoples%20Personalities%20oct.jpg "How COVID-19 Changed Young Peoples Personalities oct")](https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/how-young-peoples-personalities-changed-over-the-covid-19-pandemic-366200) ### How COVID-19 Changed Young People's Personalities  A research team at the Florida State University College of Medicine found the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to cause personality changes, especially in younger adults. Their study showed the pandemic made younger adults moodier, more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting and less restrained and responsible. [Learn more](https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/how-young-peoples-personalities-changed-over-the-covid-19-pandemic-366200) --- ###### What's New [![Tests Use Dr. Seuss To Probe Speech Perception oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tests%20Use%20Dr.%20Seuss%20To%20Probe%20Speech%20Perception%20oct.png?width=1116&height=441&name=Tests%20Use%20Dr.%20Seuss%20To%20Probe%20Speech%20Perception%20oct.png "Tests Use Dr. Seuss To Probe Speech Perception oct")](https://www.futurity.org/dr-seuss-speech-perception-2803392-2/) ### Tests Use Dr. Seuss To Probe Speech Perception The study in NeuroImage describes how listening and watching a narrator read ‘The Lorax” by Dr Seiss activates an extensive network of brain regions involved in sensory processing, multisensory integration, and cognitive functions associated with the comprehension of the story content.  Understanding the involvement of this larger network has the potential to give researchers new ways to investigate neurodevelopmental disorders. [Learn more](https://www.futurity.org/dr-seuss-speech-perception-2803392-2/) --- ###### Technology [![Peoples Brains Sync Up When Gaming Together, Even When Nobodys There oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Peoples%20Brains%20Sync%20Up%20When%20Gaming%20Together%2c%20Even%20When%20Nobodys%20There%20oct.jpeg?width=1116&height=399&name=Peoples%20Brains%20Sync%20Up%20When%20Gaming%20Together%2c%20Even%20When%20Nobodys%20There%20oct.jpeg "Peoples Brains Sync Up When Gaming Together, Even When Nobodys There oct")](https://www.sciencealert.com/peoples-brains-sync-up-when-gaming-together-even-when-nobodys-there) ### People's Brains Sync Up When Gaming Together, Even When Nobody's There A new study has shown that people playing a cooperative game together online can achieve brainwave synchronization, even when they're in total isolation. This type of synchronization is usually associated with social interaction, and is important to a healthy society because it's linked to better empathy and cooperation. But this new research suggests it doesn't only happen when we're face to face. [Learn more](https://www.sciencealert.com/peoples-brains-sync-up-when-gaming-together-even-when-nobodys-there) --- ###### Dylexia [![Its Dyslexia Awareness Month oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Its%20Dyslexia%20Awareness%20Month%20oct.png "Its Dyslexia Awareness Month oct")](https://www.nessy.com/free-resources/dyslexia-awareness-month) ### It’s Dyslexia Awareness Month 15-20% of the world’s children are dyslexic and over 50% of prison inmates have dyslexia. Nessy Learning is offering teachers and parents, anywhere in the world, free dyslexia awareness training and worksheets during Dyslexia Awareness Month - October 1 - 31. [Learn more](https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain-basics/memory/what-makes-memories-stronger) --- ###### Memory [![Makes Memories Stronger oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Makes%20Memories%20Stronger%20oct.jpeg?width=1116&height=388&name=Makes%20Memories%20Stronger%20oct.jpeg "Makes Memories Stronger oct")](https://neurosciencenews.com/fxs-asd-treatment-23288/) ### What Makes Memories Stronger? Your experiences in the world are based on information received through a combination of senses: sight, touch, hearing, taste and smell. Some memories seem seared into our brains, while others are fleeting wisps of recollection. Learn what affects the strength and duration of memories. [Learn more](https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain-basics/memory/what-makes-memories-stronger) --- ###### Autism [![Thomas The Tank Engine oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/Thomas%20The%20Tank%20Engine%20oct.jpeg "Thomas The Tank Engine oct")](https://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/sep/07/thomas-the-tank-engine-to-introduce-first-autistic-character) ### Thomas The Tank Engine’s New Autistic Friend Photos of Thomas’ first autistic character, Bruno the Brake Car, have been published. Bruno will be introduced during the Season 26 premiere of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go. [Learn more](https://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/sep/07/thomas-the-tank-engine-to-introduce-first-autistic-character) --- ###### ADHD [![What Is Complex ADHd ](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Is%20Complex%20ADHd%20oct.jpeg?width=1116&height=335&name=What%20Is%20Complex%20ADHd%20oct.jpeg "What Is Complex ADHd ")](https://www.additudemag.com/complex-adhd-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/) ### What Is Complex ADHD? ADHD rarely occurs in isolation. Most children and adults with ADHD have one or more co-occurring conditions. “Complex ADHD” is a relatively new term that reflects this phenomenon. Learn about complex ADHD, including how it is diagnosed, and how clinicians should approach treatment. [Learn more](https://www.additudemag.com/complex-adhd-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment/) --- ###### Video of the Month [![mical dyslexia movie](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mical%20dyslexia%20movie.webp?width=1116&height=424&name=mical%20dyslexia%20movie.webp "mical dyslexia movie")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Eycme4NFM) ### Mical - A Dyslexia Film Everyone thought Mike was a lost cause. Everyone except his mother. An eight year old boy, who can't even spell his own name, is bullied at school for being unable to read. Based on the inspiring true story of Mike Jones and his mother Pat, 'Mical' is an emotionally charged story of Mike’s dyslexia and how Pat’s persistence and determination changed everything. [Watch it here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Eycme4NFM) --- ###### The Learning Success Blog [![Which One Is Correct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Which%20One%20Is%20Correct%20oct.jpeg?width=1116&height=398&name=Which%20One%20Is%20Correct%20oct.jpeg "Which One Is Correct")](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/speling-spieling-spelling-spealing) ### Which One Is Correct? Speling? Spieling? Spelling? Spealing? For some folk, these words: Speling, Spieling, Spelling, Spealing,  look so similar that it’s very confusing. Good spelling is vital because it allows the writer to focus on what they want to say. It frees up brain space for their ideas to flourish.  [Read more](https://363641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/363641/Dyslexia_checklist.pdf) --- ###### Free Download [![Dyslexia_checklist_CTA oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dyslexia_checklist_CTA%20oct.png?width=888&height=297&name=Dyslexia_checklist_CTA%20oct.png "Dyslexia_checklist_CTA oct")](https://363641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/363641/Dyslexia_checklist.pdf) ### 18 Signs That May Indicate Your Child Has Dyslexia Are you a concerned parent wondering if your child may have Dyslexia? Are they a slow reader? Do they struggle to sound out words, or randomly guess words when reading? This 18 question checklist will enable you to consider if your child may need a professional assessment or help. [Get it here](https://363641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/363641/Dyslexia_checklist.pdf) --- ###### Book of the Month [![6 Books For Young Students About Making Choices oct](https://www.learningbrainnews.com/hubfs/6%20Books%20For%20Young%20Students%20About%20Making%20Choices%20oct.jpeg "6 Books For Young Students About Making Choices oct")](https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-books-young-students-about-making-choices) ### 6 Books For Young Students About Making Choices Helping young learners negotiate the process of making choices can start with these engaging picture books and guided questions. [Learn more](https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-books-young-students-about-making-choices) --- ###### Something Interesting #### “Make Good Choices” - 3 Words Your Kids Need To Hear #### Why Do Some Kids Take Bigger Risks Than Others?   #### What Happens When The Brain Gets Too Hot? 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