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Title: The Effect of Computer-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation on Visual Spatial Working Memory in Dyscalculia Elementary Pupils.
Authors: Hamidi, Farideh1 (AUTHOR) fhamidi@sru.ac.ir, Beygmohammadloo, Meysam2 (AUTHOR) meysam131074@gmail.com
Source: International Journal of Early Childhood. Dec2025, Vol. 57 Issue 3, p903-915. 13p.
Subject Terms: *Pre-tests & post-tests, *Acalculia, *Academic achievement, *School children, Cognitive rehabilitation, Visual memory
Abstract (English): Computer-based cognitive rehabilitation is an innovative design to improve cognitive functions, particularly visual-spatial working memory, in children with mathematical learning disorders. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the Captain Log cognitive rehabilitation software on the visual-spatial working memory of children with mathematical learning disorders. The present study design was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and control group. The research sample consisted of 30 s-grade elementary school pupils who were diagnosed with dyscalculia learning disorders according to the criteria of the Centers for Learning Disorders. They were selected conveniently and randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control). First, both groups were assessed through the Children's Working Memory Test Set, and the experimental group performed computer exercises for 10 sessions (two 45-min sessions per week), while the control group did not receive any training. Both groups were assessed by post-test, and the findings were analyzed by analysis of covariance. The results showed that after adjusting for pre-test scores, there was a significant difference between the scores of visual-spatial working memories (P < 0.05, F = 540.785) of the experimental group and the control group. This means that cognitive rehabilitation using the Captain Log software was effective in improving the pupils' visual-spatial working memory. By addressing the specific cognitive deficits associated with learning disabilities, these interventions can improve overall academic performance and enhance pupils' capabilities in applying mathematical concepts in real-life situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (French): Résumé: La réadaptation cognitive assistée par ordinateur (RCA) est une méthode innovante conçue pour améliorer les fonctions cognitives, notamment la mémoire de travail visuo-spatiale, chez les enfants présentant des troubles d'apprentissage des mathématiques. L'objectif de l'étude était d'évaluer l'efficacité du logiciel de réadaptation cognitive Captain Log sur la mémoire de travail visuo-spatiale d'enfants présentant des troubles d'apprentissage des mathématiques. La présente étude était quasi-expérimentale avec un pré-test, un post-test et un groupe témoin. L'échantillon de recherche était composé de 30 élèves de CE1 (niveau élémentaire) diagnostiqués avec des troubles d'apprentissage dyscalculiques selon les critères des Centers for Learning Disorders. Ils ont été sélectionnés de manière pratique et répartis aléatoirement en deux groupes (expérimental et témoin). Dans un premier temps, les deux groupes ont été évalués à l'aide du Children's Working Memory Test Set (test de mémoire de travail pour enfants). Le groupe expérimental a effectué des exercices informatiques pendant 10 séances (deux séances de 45 minutes par semaine), tandis que le groupe témoin n'a reçu aucun entraînement. Les deux groupes ont été évalués par post-test et les résultats ont été analysés par analyse de covariance. Les résultats ont montré qu'après ajustement des scores pré-test, il existait une différence significative entre les scores de mémoire de travail visuospatiale (P 0,05, F = 540,785) du groupe expérimental et du groupe témoin. Cela signifie que la rééducation cognitive utilisant le logiciel Captain Log a été efficace pour améliorer la mémoire de travail visuo-spatiale des élèves. En s'attaquant aux déficits cognitifs spécifiques associés aux troubles d'apprentissage, ces interventions peuvent améliorer les résultats scolaires globaux et renforcer la capacité des élèves à appliquer des concepts mathématiques en situation réelle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Computer-based cognitive rehabilitation is an innovative design to improve cognitive functions, particularly visual-spatial working memory, in children with mathematical learning disorders. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the Captain Log cognitive rehabilitation software on the visual-spatial working memory of children with mathematical learning disorders. The present study design was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and control group. The research sample consisted of 30 s-grade elementary school pupils who were diagnosed with dyscalculia learning disorders according to the criteria of the Centers for Learning Disorders. They were selected conveniently and randomly assigned to two groups (experimental and control). First, both groups were assessed through the Children&#39;s Working Memory Test Set, and the experimental group performed computer exercises for 10 sessions (two 45-min sessions per week), while the control group did not receive any training. Both groups were assessed by post-test, and the findings were analyzed by analysis of covariance. The results showed that after adjusting for pre-test scores, there was a significant difference between the scores of visual-spatial working memories (P &lt; 0.05, F = 540.785) of the experimental group and the control group. This means that cognitive rehabilitation using the Captain Log software was effective in improving the pupils&#39; visual-spatial working memory. By addressing the specific cognitive deficits associated with learning disabilities, these interventions can improve overall academic performance and enhance pupils&#39; capabilities in applying mathematical concepts in real-life situations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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