Duke coined the term “dyssemia,” meaning unable to translate nonverbal cues. These are children who end up outcasts because they can’t follow the rhythm of conversations or respect the ...

In researching children who misinterpret voice tones and expressions, he and his Emory colleague Marshall P Duke coined the term “dyssemia,” meaning unable to translate nonverbal cues.

No friends? Out of synch with everyone else? You just may have dyssemia - an inability to read and act on the nonverbal signs that aid social intercourse. We all know people who carry on nattering ...

Duke coined the term “dyssemia,” meaning unable to translate nonverbal cues. These are children who end up outcasts because they can’t follow the rhythm of conversations or respect the ...