There is an area of the human brain that is called the wordbox. This area helps our minds determine that the letters we see are not the same as other objects we see in daily life. The wordbox helps the mind realize that the letter “o” is not a tiny donut.

Did you know that a human brain has an area nicknamed “the word box” that is used to help us learn to read?

Understanding this area of the brain can help unlock the mysteries to dyslexia, or even basic reading comprehension. Also by learning about this, we can develop tools to help improve the wordbox function.
Did you know that a human brain has an area nicknamed “the word box” that is used to help us learn to read? Have you ever thought about how a brain begins to figure out the difference between the letter b and the letter d? Or the letter q and the letter p?
~Preet Mankad

Key Takeaways:

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The brain has an area nicknamed the “word box” that is involved in learning how to read.
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The “word box” can help us differentiate between similarly-shaped letters like b, d, p, and q.
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This article in Frontiers for Young Minds explains the “word box” and how it is involved in learning to read.

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