Differential cognitive and perceptual correlates of print reading versus braille reading

► The cognitive and perceptual correlates of print vs braille reading are explored. ► Performance is assessed in blind and sighted children and adults. ► Braille readers outperform print readers on verbal short term memory. ► Blind and sighted readers do not differ on speech and auditory processing. ► Auditory processing has a direct impact on braille reading performance.