Using MRI to Find Early Signs of Dyslexia in Children
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This study uses MRI scans to find early signs of reading difficulties (dyslexia) in children ages 6 to 9, without needing them to read during the test. It aims to help identify children at risk before reading problems become obvious.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 9 years old.
- Your child must have been born either before 39 weeks (preterm) or between 39 and 42 weeks (full term).
- Your child must be right-handed.
- Italian must be your child's first language.
- Your child must not have any brain lesions (as seen on previous scans).
- Your child must not have any metal implants or severe claustrophobia that would prevent an MRI.
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