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  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) affects cognitive and adaptive skills.
  • Executive Functions (EF) are crucial for learning and behavior regulation.
  • Limited research exists on EF training for children with BIF.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of cognitive enhancement training targeting EF in children with BIF.
  • To assess improvements in cognitive functions, learning, and adaptive behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Individualized cognitive enhancement training focused on EF.
  • Utilized digital and analog activities over 20 two-hour sessions.
  • Employed multi-informant assessments (child, teacher, parent, tutor).

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in core EF, including attention, working memory, and inhibitory control.
  • Observed enhancements in verbal fluency, planning, and cognitive flexibility.
  • Reported improvements in overall cognitive functions, learning, and adaptive behaviors across informants.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive enhancement training is effective for improving EF in children with BIF.
  • Personalized neuropsychological training offers a viable intervention for BIF.
  • Highlights the importance of EF in supporting daily-living skills for this population.