Understanding how brain development affects reading in children with dyslexia
Neural mechanisms of successful intervention in children with dyslexia
This study is looking at how teaching kids with dyslexia to read affects their brains over time, using special brain scans to see how their reading skills improve and what might help them learn better.
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-10669103 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the brain mechanisms involved in reading instruction for children with dyslexia. By using advanced MRI techniques, the study will track changes in brain structure and function over time as children participate in a targeted reading intervention. The goal is to understand how these neural changes relate to improvements in reading skills and to identify biological factors that influence a child's success in learning to read. This approach combines educational practices with cutting-edge neuroscience to enhance our understanding of dyslexia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 who have been diagnosed with dyslexia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dyslexia or are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective educational strategies and interventions for children with dyslexia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding brain plasticity and educational outcomes in children with learning disabilities, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
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.