White Matter Structured Differently in Dyslexic Children

According to a study conducted by Vanderbilt University, children with dyslexia may have white matter in their brains that is structured differently than children without the disorder. Researchers analyzed neuroimaging in order to examine the structural differences in brain connectivity between dyslexic children and a control group. As opposed to other studies, rather than viewing the cerebral cortex, this study focused on the thalamus region of the brain. The thalamus acts as the brain’s connector by relaying sensory and motor signals. In addition, the thalamus also regulates alertness, consciousness, and sleep.  More information can be found at:

http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/11/01/brains-white-matter-arrayed-differently-in-dyslexic-kids/76851.html