Laurie Cestnick, Siobhan Holowka, Alec Marantz, and Al Galaburda

We are attempting to better understand the neurological basis for dyslexia and reading through brain imaging studies.  We use MEG (a noninvasive form of imaging that measures brain waves) to explore what goes on in the brains of those struggling with reading and those not struggling with reading.  We are also examining what goes on in the brains of young children before they have begun to learn how to read.  We are seeking children and adults of all ages to participate in our research studies (although we require high numbers of participants between ages 4-16 in particular).  Participation will involve listening to sounds, viewing visual images and making decisions about what you heard or saw, as well as some reading tasks.  All information is kept strictly confidential and stored via subject numbers only (not names).  We pay for your time and offer you pictures of your brain waves to take home.  If you are interested, please visit our website at