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Neuro-Cognitive Intervention for Working Memory: Preliminary Results and Future Directions
Kathleen D Bree1, Paul Beljan1
1a Beljan Psychological Services, LLC , Scottsdale , Arizona.
Applied Neuropsychology. Child
|May 19, 2016
Summary
The Motor Cognition(2)® (MC(2)®) program shows promise in improving working memory and academic skills for children with learning disorders. Preliminary findings suggest it
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Working memory is a key executive function crucial for academic tasks like problem-solving.
- Difficulties in working memory are frequently observed in children with mathematics learning disorder (MLD) and reading disorders (RD).
- Existing interventions for attention and executive function disorders often involve medication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Motor Cognition(2)® (MC(2)®) program as a non-pharmacological intervention.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the MC(2)® program in improving working memory and executive functions.
- To explore the program's impact on academic performance in children with MLD and RD.
Main Methods:
- The study involved the implementation of the MC(2)® program.
- Preliminary research was conducted to assess the program's outcomes.
- Statistical analyses were employed to determine the significance of observed improvements.
Main Results:
- The MC(2)® program demonstrated statistically significant improvements in working memory.
- Participants showed enhancements in mathematics performance.
- Improvements were also noted in nonsense word decoding for reading.
Conclusions:
- The MC(2)® program offers a potential alternative to medication for attention and executive function challenges.
- The program shows efficacy in enhancing working memory and related academic skills.
- Further research is recommended to explore the broader impact of MC(2)® on executive functioning.
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