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- Title
Computerized Working Memory Training for Children With Neurofibromatosis Type I (NFI): A Pilot Study.
- Authors
Hardy, Kristina K.; Berger, Carly; Griffin, Danielle; Walsh, Karin S.; Sharkey, Christina M.; Weisman, Hannah; Gioia, Anthony; Packer, Roger J.; Acosta, Maria T.
- Abstract
Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of CogmedRM, a computerized, home-based working memory (WM) training program, in children with NF1. Method: A pre-post design was used to evaluate changes in performance-based measures of attention and WM, and parent-completed ratings of executive functioning. Children meeting eligibility criteria completed CogmedRM over 9 weeks. Primary outcomes included compliance statistics and change in attention and WM scores. Results: Thirty-one children (52% male; M age = 10.97 ± 2.51), aged 8-15, were screened for participation; 27 children (87%) evidenced WM difficulties and participated in CogmedRM training. On average, participants completed 19.7 out of 25 prescribed sessions, with an adherence rate of 69%. Participants demonstrated improvements in short-term memory, attention, and executive functioning (all Ps < .05). Conclusion: Results suggest that computerized, home-based WM training programs may be both feasible and efficacious for children with NF1 and cognitive deficits.
- Subjects
MNEMONICS; SHORT-term memory; NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1; EXECUTIVE function; PILOT projects
- Publication
Journal of Child Neurology, 2021, Vol 36, Issue 12, p1078
- ISSN
0883-0738
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/08830738211038083