Both Individual and Group-Based Neuropsychological Interventions of Dyslexia Improve Processing Speed in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study

Autor/inn/en	Nukari, Johanna M.; Poutiainen, Erja T.; Arkkila, Eva P.; Haapanen, Marja-Leena; Lipsanen, Jari O.; Laasonen, Marja R.
Titel	Both Individual and Group-Based Neuropsychological Interventions of Dyslexia Improve Processing Speed in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Learning Disabilities, 53 (2020) 3, S.213-227 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Nukari, Johanna M.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-2194
DOI	10.1177/0022219419895261
Schlagwörter	Dyslexia; Intervention; Young Adults; Cognitive Processes; Self Esteem; Psychoeducational Methods; Program Effectiveness; Attention; Reading Habits; Neuropsychology; Foreign Countries; Group Activities; Feedback (Response); Reading Strategies; Writing Strategies; Memory; Stress Management; Executive Function; Time Management; Second Language Learning; Family Involvement; Finland; Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale; Wechsler Memory Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Dyslexics; Legasthenie; Lese-Rechtschreib-Schwäche; Young adult; Junger Erwachsener; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Aufmerksamkeit; Reading habit; Lesegewohnheit; Neuropsychologie; Ausland; Gruppenaktivität; Reading strategy; Leselernstufe; Lesetechnik; Schreibtechnik; Gedächtnis; Stressmanagement; Stressbewältigung; Zeitmanagement; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Finnland
Abstract	Effectiveness of individual and group-based neuropsychological interventions on cognitive aspects of dyslexia in young adults was evaluated. Dyslexic adults were randomly assigned into individual intervention (n = 40), group intervention (n = 40), or wait-list control group (n = 40). The interventions focused on cognitive strategy learning, supporting self-esteem, and using psychoeducation. Cognitive performance and symptoms were assessed via psychometric testing and self-report questionnaires at baseline, after the intervention/wait-list control time at 5 months and at 10 months. And, 15 months post intervention long-term status was checked via mailed inquiry. Wait-list control group also received an intervention after the 5-month control period. No significant effects were found in primary self-report outcome measures. Both interventions had a positive effect on a measure of processing speed and attention and the effect remained after the 5-month follow-up period. In self-reported cognitive symptoms, a positive trend was evident in self-reported reading habits. Furthermore, minor self-evaluated benefits reaching up to 15 months post intervention were found. There were no significant differences between the results of individual and group intervention as both interventions improved cognitive performance. The results indicate that a structured neuropsychological intervention could be effective in ameliorating dyslexia-related cognitive symptoms in young adults. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01