The unique role of the visual word form area in reading
Abstract
Reading systematically activates the left lateral occipitotemporal sulcus, at a site known as the visual word form area (VWFA). This site is reproducible across individuals/scripts, attuned to reading-specific processes, and partially selective for written strings relative to other categories such as line drawings. Lesions affecting the VWFA cause pure alexia, a selective deficit in word recognition. These findings must be reconciled with the...
Paper Details
Title
The unique role of the visual word form area in reading
Published Date
Jun 1, 2011
Journal
Volume
15
Issue
6
Pages
254 - 262
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