Advances in identifying and classifying reading disorders in children
Official title: Project 1: Advances in classification and identification for specific learning disorders in reading (T1)
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-11401777 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A grant-led effort to better identify and classify reading difficulties in kids, aiming to help students who struggle with word-level reading or reading comprehension.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2006 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $356,738 |
| NIH project number | 5P50HD052120-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401777 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are children and adolescents with suspected or confirmed specific learning disorders affecting word-level reading or reading comprehension.
✕Less likely to help
Students without reading difficulties or those not involved in identification processes may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on children aged 5 to 21 who have specific learning disorders in reading, aiming to improve how we identify and categorize these issues. Researchers will develop and test models that explain why reading difficulties occur and how they affect learning, using both basic ideas and practical testing. The work plans to translate theoretical knowledge into clearer, more reliable identification methods that can be used in schools and clinics. By refining the models, clinicians and educators could better tailor support for affected students.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the project could lead to more accurate screening and earlier, more targeted interventions for children with reading disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research supports that refined identification models can improve recognition and support for SLDs, though this project emphasizes further development and validation.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wagner, Richard K — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Wagner, Richard K
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.