Developmental Dyslexia and Functional Maturation of Auditory Cortex

University Hospital, Tours60 enrolled

Overview

Developmental dyslexia is a frequent learning disability. The aim of this study is to compare auditory evoked cortical responses to syllables and tones in developmental dyslexia and controls (paired with age, gender). The study is conducted in 3 groups of subjects :8-10 years ; 11-17 years and 18-25 years. We suppose that cortical responses should be different in developmental dyslexia and controls.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Developmental Reading Disorder Dyslexia

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 25 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: Age (8-10 years ; 11-17 years ; 18-25 years developmental reading disorders (developmental dyslexia) criteria according to Critchley (1970) PIQ \> 85 No auditory deficit No psychosis - Exclusion Criteria: PIQ \< 85 Epilepsy ADHD Stroke, head injury \-

Locations (1)

University Hospital of Tours

Tours, France

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