What is it about?
The study looks at children with dyslexia—a learning disorder that makes it difficult for them to read, spell, and sometimes write, even though they may have normal intelligence. These children often struggle with how their brain processes reading and language. Researchers wanted to see if special cognitive-training programs (called cognitive remediation programs) could help improve their reading skills. Specifically, they got better at: 1. Recognizing words 2. Understanding what they read 3. Using memory and planning to read better 4. Sounding out words and remembering them.
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Why is it important?
Children with dyslexia often have problems with certain brain functions related to memory, attention, and language. Past research shows that psychological training can help, but not many studies have focused on cognitive training specifically for dyslexic kids. This study tries to fill that gap. What did the researchers do? Selected Students: They chose 147 students (10–11 years old) from three schools in Odisha. Screening for Dyslexia: Using a test called TOWRE, they found 14 students who had dyslexia. Before and After Tests: They gave these 14 students a reading test (WRMT-R) before and after a training program to see if their reading improved. Training Programs Used: COGENT (Cognition Enhancement Training): This focuses on improving reading and cognitive skills like attention, memory, and planning. PREP (PASS Reading Enhancement Program): This focuses more on reading strategies and understanding.
Perspectives
We recognized that Children with dyslexia struggle more with cognitive processes (like memory, attention, and planning) than typical children. Although there is evidence that psychological interventions can help improve learning and reading abilities, There is still a lack of focus on cognitive remediation—that is, programs that target the brain's thinking skills (like COGENT and PREP) rather than just academic instruction. Therefore, the we believes If dyslexic children receive targeted cognitive training, their reading skills can improve. Programs like COGENT and PREP, which work on cognitive-based skills like phonological awareness, planning, and memory, have the potential to bring real change in these children's academic lives. The study aims to provide scientific evidence for these programs so that they can be adopted more widely in educational and clinical settings.
Naresh Behera
Banaras Hindu University
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This page is a summary of: The Effectiveness of Cognitive Remediation Programs among Children with Neuro-Developmental Disorder (Dyslexia), Journal of Intellectual Disability - Diagnosis and Treatment, March 2025, Lifescience Global,
DOI: 10.6000/2292-2598.2025.13.01.8.
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