Understanding how brain changes help children with dyslexia learn to read
Neural mechanisms of successful intervention in children with dyslexia
This study is looking at how a special reading program helps kids with dyslexia by using brain scans to see how their brains change as they improve their reading skills, so we can better understand what helps them learn.
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 ID | NIH-11007665 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain mechanisms that support successful reading interventions in children with dyslexia. By using advanced MRI techniques, the study will track changes in brain structure and function as children undergo a targeted reading program. The goal is to understand how these changes correlate with improvements in reading skills and to identify neurobiological factors that influence a child's ability to benefit from the intervention. This longitudinal approach will provide insights into how educational experiences shape brain development in children with dyslexia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with dyslexia who are receiving or about to receive reading intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dyslexia or are not engaged in reading interventions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective reading interventions tailored to the unique brain profiles of children with dyslexia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain plasticity related to learning, making this approach both innovative and grounded in existing findings.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yeatman, Jason D — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Yeatman, Jason D
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 below.