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Dr. Stephen Petrill, Psychology, The Ohio State University

Steven Petrill
January 13, 2015
12:30PM - 1:30PM
038 Townshend Hall

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Add to Calendar 2015-01-13 12:30:00 2015-01-13 13:30:00 Dr. Stephen Petrill, Psychology, The Ohio State University Examining the Genetic and Neurobiological Influences on Mathematics and Reading Disability Abstract:  In this talk, we propose a framework to systematically integrate findings from the behavioral genetic, brain imaging, and reading/math disability literatures to examine some of the plausible mechanisms that affect variation and covariation in brain structure, brain function, math outcomes, and reading outcomes.  Implications for population research will be discussed. 038 Townshend Hall Institute for Population Research popcenter@osu.edu America/New_York public

Examining the Genetic and Neurobiological Influences on Mathematics and Reading Disability

 Abstract:  In this talk, we propose a framework to systematically integrate findings from the behavioral genetic, brain imaging, and reading/math disability literatures to examine some of the plausible mechanisms that affect variation and covariation in brain structure, brain function, math outcomes, and reading outcomes.  Implications for population research will be discussed.