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Our understanding of Dyslexia has been greatly assisted with recent research, but we are still a ways away from truly identifying its cause. In order to perform research, there must be volunteers. New England Dyslexia Solutions has offered to post the following upcoming research studies in hopes of spreading the word about this important research currently being done on the subject of Dyslexia.

MIT - Dr. John Gabrieli

Brain Study

MIT is seeking children ages 4-7 years old (with or without language delays) to participate in a fun and interactive brain study!

If your child does have a language delay, MIT researchers will examine your child's language abilities and play fun computer games with your child. Then they will examine how your child's brain responds to language using MRI. MRI is a large magnet that records brain activity. MRI is absolutely safe for children, and can be a fun learning experience for children and their families! Download more information here

Visit http://web.mit.edu/gabrieli-lab/kid.htm or contact Dr. Ioulia Kovelman ioulia@mit.edu and/or Tyler Perrachione tkp@mit.edu at 617-258-8221.

Adult Language Study

The Gabrieli lab at MIT is currently conducting new research on reading and reading difficulties. They are looking for adults (ages 18-60) with and without reading difficulties. The study involves approximately 2 hours of psycho-educational testing, and if you qualify, 2 hours of MRI scanning...and you get pictures of your brain to take home!

Individuals with a previous diagnosis of dyslexia are especially welcome, but all types of readers are needed!

Participants will be compensated $20/hr for the psycho-educational testing session and $30/hr for the scanning session.

Please contact us at gablabstudy@gmail.com. Download more information on the Adult Language Study.

Gaab Laboratory (Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard Medical)

Please contact Dr. Nadine Gaab directly at gaablab@gmail.com or 857-218-3022 if you are interested in participating.

Ongoing Research Studies at the Gaab Laboratory, Children's Hospital Boston

Is your child at risk for developmental dyslexia? (Ages 4 to 6)

Would you like to help develop methods for the early identification of reading disabilities? Gaab Laboratory is conducting cutting-edge research focused on the early detection of reading difficulties marked by early language characteristics in pre-reading children (ages 4 to 6). Because reading problems tend to run in families, they aim to look at how young children who have at least one family member diagnosed with dyslexia. Participation in this study will involve behavioral testing and a session using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) which is a non-invasive tool to examine brain differences in children with and without a family history of developmental dyslexia.

Can musical training improve the reading skills of children with developmental dyslexia? (Ages 4 to 12)

The Gaab Lab's research is designed to gain a better understanding of the relationship between musical training and reading abilities, as well as how educators, parents and scientists can best support children with reading difficulties. They are looking for children age 4-12 with and without developmental dyslexia and musical training. This study will involve two two-hour sessions at our lab. During the first session your child will play auditory processing and musical aptitude games on a computer. Your child will listen to sounds on headphones and will respond either verbally or by pressing the mouse or keyboard buttons. During the second session, your child's reading, language and cognitive abilities will be assessed using standardized assessments.

Can a music based intervention boost language and reading development? (Ages 9-17)

The Gaab Lab is identifying brain regions that are influenced or impacted by the singing and literacy intervention program, Tune In™ to Reading. We are looking for adolescents age 9-17 with reading impairments or developmental dyslexia. To assess the brain regions that are influenced by this intervention software, we will use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Our goal is to understand how reading and reading impairments are related at a neural level, and how adolescents who have difficulty in learning to read can be best supported to improve their skills. This study will take place at MIT.

For more information on these studies and how to participate, visit http://www.childrenshospital.org/research/gaablab or contact Dr. Nadine Gaab at gaablab@gmail.com or 857-218-3022.

See Dr. Nadine Gaab in an interview on NBC Nightly News...