[blindkid] Fwd: research on cognitive development of children who are blind

[Dr. Denise M Robinson]

In addition to this, there has been more study done of brain research,
blind, learning disabled, etc. I have read this book several times and it is
really an eye opener...teaches us how to teach too. it is called, The Brain
the Changes Itself, by Norman Doidge...just incredible reading
Denise

On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 6:04 PM, Carol Castellano <
carol_castellano at verizon.net> wrote:

> Here is information on brain research being conducted at MIT.
> Carol
>
> Carol Castellano
> Director of Programs
> National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> 973-377-0976
> carol_castellano at verizon.net
> www.nopbc.org
>
>  ______________________________**______
>>
>> Marina Bedny, Ph.D.
>> Postdoctoral Fellow, Saxe Lab
>> MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
>> Room 46-4021
>> 617-286-2341
>> <mailto:mbedny at mit.edu>mbedny@**mit.edu <mbedny at mit.edu>
>>
>> Information about our research:
>>
>> We are conducting research studies at the MIT Department of Brain and
>> Cognitive Sciences on how the brain develops and functions in children who
>> are blind. Our studies examine the development of language, perception, and
>> social reasoning.
>>
>> Here are some specific questions we are currently working on: How does the
>> brain work in blind kids? Are parts of the brain that sighted children use
>> to see doing other things in children who are blind? How do brain regions
>> that support language and social reasoning developing in blind children?
>>
>> During our studies children play a variety of fun games with researchers.
>> These games are played with computers, toys, props and Braille books. Some
>> of the games are played while children are in an MRI scanner. By imaging the
>> brain while children listen to stories and sounds, we can discover how the
>> brain makes language and perception possible. We are fortunate to have
>> access to new fMRI technology that allows us to safely and noninvasively
>> study children's brains. During the study children have plenty of
>> opportunities to have snacks and relax in our playroom.
>> link to website:
>>
>> <http://kidsbrains.mit.edu/**bkids.html<http://kidsbrains.mit.edu/bkids.html>
>> >http://kidsbrains.**mit.edu/bkids.html<http://kidsbrains.mit.edu/bkids.html>
>>
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-- 
Denise

Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D.
CEO, TechVision
Specialist in blind technology/teaching/training
Email:  yourtechvision at gmail.com <deniserob at gmail.com>
Website with hundreds of lessons: yourtechvision.com