Behavioral Training Improves Connectivity and Function in the Brain

Submitted by Anonymous on December 9, 2009 - 10:44
Source: 
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Link: 
http://www.nih.gov/news/health/dec2009/nimh-09.htm
Date Published: 
December 9, 2009
Abstract: 

Children with poor reading skills who underwent an intensive, six-month training program to improve their reading ability showed increased connectivity in a particular brain region, in addition to making significant gains in reading, according to a study funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).