The influence of sensory modalities and experience deprivation on the neural basis of reading: Evidence from tactile Braille reading

Key Points

• Tactile reading influences neural plasticity, showcasing adaptation in the brain's reading processes.
• The study explores early visual cortex and occipitotemporal cortex's role in tactile reading, with ongoing debate on function.
• Research involves neuroimaging to assess brain areas involved in Braille reading and specific cross-modal processing.
• Findings highlight potential significance of the somatosensory cortex in tactile word processing, suggesting further exploration.