Dyslexia and Functional MRI

Deborah E. Giaschi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor (Psychology and Ophthalmology), University of British Columbia
26 Nov 2004

UBC Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
60 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Understand the nature of the problems with dyslexia
• Review the differences between structural and functional MRI techniques.
• Review the evaluation of phonological and temporal processing with functional MRI.
• Discuss the role of the opthalmologist in diagnosing and treating dyslexia.

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit