This article reviews 95 publications (based on 21 independent samples) that have examined
children at family risk of reading disorders. We report that children at family risk of dyslexia …

The acquisition of literacy transforms the human brain. By reviewing studies of illiterate
subjects, we propose specific hypotheses on how the functions of core brain systems are …

Importance The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends limits on screen-based
media use, citing its cognitive-behavioral risks. Screen use by young children is prevalent …

Neuroscience research has elucidated broad relationships between socioeconomic status
(SES) and young children's brain structure, but there is little mechanistic knowledge about …

What determines the cortical location at which a given functionally specific region will arise
in development? We tested the hypothesis that functionally specific regions develop in their …

The core claim of educational neuroscience is that neuroscience can improve teaching in
the classroom. Many strong claims are made about the successes and the promise of this …

Highlights•Neuroimaging is identifying brain differences related to causes of dyslexia.•Brain
bases of specific aspects of dyslexia have been better identified.•Genetics may bridge study …

Exceptional learners is the term used in the United States to refer to students with disabilities
(as well as those who are gifted and talented). The majority of students with disabilities have …

The Dyslexia Debate examines how we use the term" dyslexia" and questions its efficacy as
a diagnosis. While many believe that a diagnosis of dyslexia will shed light on a reader's …

" Reviewing the state of the science of learning disabilities (LD) and describing effective
educational practices, this authoritative text has been significantly revised and expanded …