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Wayfinding and spatial perception among adolescents with mild intellectual disability
1School of Graduate Studies, The Academic College at Wingate, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel.
Summary
Spatial orientation skills improved in students with cognitive disabilities using either map navigation or a voice navigation app. Both methods were effective, with map navigation showing faster results.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Investigated spatial orientation in students with cognitive disabilities.
- Focused on individuals with attention deficit and mild cognitive impairment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of different learning methods for improving spatial orientation.
- Compared map-based navigation with app-based navigation.
Main Methods:
- Two experimental groups (n=55) learned wayfinding and environmental orientation.
- Group 1 used maps; Group 2 used a voice navigation app.
- Pre-post assessments included the Mental Folding Test for Children (MFTC) and a field test.
Main Results:
- Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in navigation and wayfinding abilities.
- Map navigation led to shorter navigation times.
- A slight, non-significant trend towards MFTC improvement was observed with the voice app.
Conclusions:
- Neither navigation method showed a clear advantage over the other.
- Student preferences and longer training periods may influence outcomes.
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