Understanding different types of dyslexia in children
Official title: Deep Phenotyping of Dyslexia Subtypes
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11027638 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what makes reading hard for kids with dyslexia, focusing on things like how they see and think, and it aims to find better ways to help them by gathering information from schools across the country.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | January 16, 2025 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $662,034 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD116845-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11027638 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those in kindergarten and first grade who are experiencing difficulties with reading.
✕Less likely to help
Children who do not exhibit reading difficulties or who are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the various mechanisms that contribute to reading difficulties in children, specifically focusing on developmental dyslexia. By utilizing a deep phenotyping approach, the study aims to explore how factors like visual processing and executive functions impact reading abilities. Researchers will collect data from over 100 schools across 16 states, employing innovative open-source technology to enhance dyslexia screening methods for young children. The goal is to identify individual differences that could lead to more effective interventions for those struggling with reading.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved screening and intervention strategies for children with dyslexia, enhancing their reading skills and educational outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using innovative approaches to understand dyslexia, but this specific deep phenotyping methodology is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yeatman, Jason D — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Yeatman, Jason D
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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.