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The Mismatch Negativity As an Index of Auditory Dysfunction in Dyslexia

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Basic Functions of Language, Reading and Reading Disability

Part of the book series: Neuropsychology and Cognition ((NPCO,volume 20))

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It is widely accepted that various deficits may underlie dyslexia. However, in the majority of the cases dyslexia is currently thought to primarily result from a dysfunction of the phonological or the auditory system. In identifying phonological and auditory dysfunctions in dyslexia a brain response called the mismatch negativity (MMN) might be a useful tool since it reflects sound-discrimination accuracy. It is elicited without the subject’s attention which makes it well-suited even for studying patients and children that are not able or willing to perform tasks. The MMN might be used in the identification of auditory-system deficits early in life. This is especially welcome in developmental impairments like dyslexia since early definition would make it possible to start the remediation before major learning delays occur.

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Kujala, T. (2002). The Mismatch Negativity As an Index of Auditory Dysfunction in Dyslexia. In: Witruk, E., Friederici, A.D., Lachmann, T. (eds) Basic Functions of Language, Reading and Reading Disability. Neuropsychology and Cognition, vol 20. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1011-6_21

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