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The effect of saccadic training on early reading fluency.
Danielle F Leong1, Christina L Master2, Leonard V Messner3
1King-Devick Test, LLC, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA dleong@kingdevicktest.com.
Clinical Pediatrics
|May 3, 2014
Summary
Saccadic training significantly improves reading fluency in elementary students. This eye movement and attention training enhances reading speed and comprehension.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Cognitive Science
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Eye movements are crucial for reading, linking to cognitive and visuoattentional processes.
- Reading fluency is essential for academic success and overall comprehension.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of saccadic training using King-Devick software on reading fluency.
- To assess if targeted eye movement exercises improve reading performance.
Main Methods:
- Prospective, single-blinded, randomized crossover trial.
- Elementary students underwent standardized reading fluency tests.
- Intervention involved 6 weeks of in-school saccadic training (20 min/day, 3 days/week).
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in reading fluency scores post-treatment (P < .001).
- Treatment group scores were significantly higher than the control group (P < .005).
Conclusions:
- Saccadic training effectively enhances reading fluency.
- Improved fluency likely results from practicing eye movements and visuospatial attention.
