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Using Games to Improve Functioning in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Jacqueline Pei1, Kimberly Kerns2
11 University of Alberta , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada .
Games for Health Journal
|July 21, 2015
Summary
Computerized training shows promise for enhancing attention and executive functions in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Further school-based studies are planned to confirm these early findings.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders often exhibit deficits in attention and executive functioning.
- These cognitive challenges significantly impact academic and social development.
- Existing interventions require further investigation for efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a computerized process approach training program.
- To improve attention abilities in children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
- To enhance executive functioning skills in the pediatric population with FASD.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of children diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders participated in the study.
- Participants underwent a computerized process approach training program.
- Cognitive assessments were administered to measure changes in attention and executive functions.
Main Results:
- Preliminary results indicate a positive impact of the training program on attention.
- Early data suggests improvements in executive functioning among participants.
- The computerized approach demonstrated promising outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Computerized process approach training may be a viable strategy for cognitive enhancement in children with FASD.
- Further research, including school-based implementation, is warranted.
- These findings offer potential for novel therapeutic interventions.
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