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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 2/2018

08-11-2017 | Original Paper

Attention Training in Autism as a Potential Approach to Improving Academic Performance: A School-Based Pilot Study

Auteurs: Mayra Muller Spaniol, Lilach Shalev, Lila Kossyvaki, Carmel Mevorach

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 2/2018

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Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of an attention intervention program (Computerized Progressive Attentional Training; CPAT) in improving academic performance of children with ASD. Fifteen 6–10 year olds with ASD attending a mainstream and a special school were assigned to an experimental (CPAT; n = 8) and active control (computer games; n = 7) group. Children were assessed pre- and post-intervention on measures of behavioural symptoms, cognitive skills and academic performance. The intervention was conducted in school twice a week for 8 weeks. Children in the CPAT group showed cognitive and academic improvements over and above the active control group, while children in both groups showed improvements in behaviour. Results suggest that attention training is a feasible approach to improving academic performance in this population.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Attention Training in Autism as a Potential Approach to Improving Academic Performance: A School-Based Pilot Study
Auteurs
Mayra Muller Spaniol
Lilach Shalev
Lila Kossyvaki
Carmel Mevorach
Publicatiedatum
08-11-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3371-2

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