Study Shows Brain changes as Poor Readers Improve

Several years ago, a study funded by the National Institute
of Child Health and Human Development(NICHD), found that as poor readers worked through an intensive program based on phonemic awareness and phonics, not only did their reading improve, but their brain functioning changed as well. Specifically, as poor readers became good readers, their brains showed increased activity in an area of the brain called the automatic activation center that recognizes words instantly without needing to decipher them. This brain area is shown to be active in proficient readers.
For a detailed summary, please go to this link on the
NICHD website:
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/news/releases/brain_function.cfm