Using MRI to better understand dyslexia
One in five school-aged children struggles with dyslexia, but early identification and interventions can help them learn successfully. To that end, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are using structural MRI to track the brain development of children as they learn to read.
While initial results have shown that the brain scans can help predict which children will experience difficulties reading, it’s unlikely that MRI will become a widespread method of diagnosing dyslexia. Still, the findings may help us better understand the factors influencing the brain during reading skill development. Read more from KQED public media at the link below:
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.