Computer-Based Cognitive Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Siberski, James; Shatil, Evelyn; Siberski, Carol; Eckroth-Bucher, Margie; French, A.; Horton, Sara; Loefflad, Rachel F.; Rouse, Phillip

doi:10.1177/1533317514539376

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“…The studies of intellectual functioning are addressing skills such as attention and understanding (Rezaiyan et al, 2007), working memory (Delavarian et al, 2015), punctuation and comprehension (Segatto et al, 2017), and cognitive skills (Siberski et al, 2014;Tsimaras et al, 2014). Also, the study regarding performing recycling tasks is included, because the feature of problem solving is mainly presented in the study by Chang et al (2014).…”

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Studying the effects of computer serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic literature review

Tsikinas

Xinogalos

2018

Computer Assisted Learning

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This study examines the available literature on the effects of serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. The studies were categorized based on the limitations in skills that these people address. Fifty‐four studies were selected, from different data sources. These studies address limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour. The results showed that the majority of studies on the effects of serious games for people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder had a positive impact. Also, most studies for people with autism aim to improve social and communicational skills, whereas conceptual and cognitive skills were mainly observed in studies for people with intellectual disabilities. Although this study covers serious games in all platforms or delivery systems, the overwhelming majority of the presented studies include computer serious games. Computer‐assisted learning through serious games is considered quite promising for people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.

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Studying the effects of computer serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic literature review

Tsikinas

Xinogalos

2018

Computer Assisted Learning

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“…One recent study examined the effects of computerised cognitive training for individuals with ID across 15 cognitive processes involving 32 adults with ID. Siberski et al (2015) found that the intervention programme was suitable for all participants, with some support needed. Withingroup comparisons found that those in the training group showed trends of improvement on 11 of the 15 cognitive measures promoting the potential that, with support, a cognitive training programme can be used for a population with ID and can help to improve aspects of cognitive functioning.…”

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Examining the effects of computerised cognitive training on levels of executive function in adults with Down syndrome

McGlinchey

McCarron

Holland

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J intellect Disabil Res

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Background Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are at much greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and one of the early clinical symptoms of Alzheimer's disease is executive dysfunction. In the general population, cognitive training has shown some promising results in relation to maintaining or improving cognitive processes. There is currently a gap in the literature in relation to cognitive training for adults with DS. Methods A quasi‐experimental mixed factorial design with partial crossover was used involving an 8‐week intervention period using a brain training programme. Participants were matched on age and then randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the delayed intervention group. Forty adults with DS, aged between 30 and 49 and with a mild or moderate level of intellectual disability, participated in the study. All participants completed baseline measures of executive function, using both neuropsychological assessments and an informant‐rated measure of behavioural executive function. The intervention group first completed the training and then the delayed intervention group. Executive function assessments were repeated for both groups following the training. Results The study aimed to examine whether a cognitive training programme could have an effect on levels of executive function. While conclusions are limited owing to small sample size, improvement was seen in neuropsychological assessments of executive function following cognitive training. Positive effects reflected in everyday behaviours were not as promising. Conclusions This study showed that, while it has not been previously an area of focus, individuals with DS can complete a computerised cognitive training programme. Furthermore, the results were promising with significant improvements found in neuropsychological assessments of executive function. These findings need further investigation with a larger sample size and would benefit from the use of a brain imaging component to strengthen the findings.

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“…They included preand post-intervention tests of cognitive status and provided sufficient statistical data for the effect assessment of computerized cognitive training platform CogniFit. Over 26 studies were excluded because they focused on participants with multiple sclerosis, intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as older adults with insomnia (Haimov & Shatil, 2013;Siberski et al, 2015;Shatil et al, 2010;Cimermanová & Ram, 2013). Design of the studies All studies were randomized-controlled studies as per the inclusion criteria of the present paper.…”

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Effect Assessment of a Cognitive Training Platform in Healthy Older Adults

Yaneva

Маteva

2017

CBUP

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Abstract:Cognitive interventions, especially cognitive training, may improve cognitive functions in healthy older adults. Computerized cognitive training platforms offer several advantages over traditional programs for cognitive training and stimulation. The focus of this article is the methodology of the studies that apply a particular online training program. We investigate the effectiveness of several studies for cognitive training in healthy elderly people and evaluate reported outcomes and potential bias and what factors determine, influence or contribute to the positive or negative results. The post-intervention scores demonstrate that computerized cognitive training may enhance some cognitive functions and the overall cognitive status but there is need for additional research to prove its effectiveness. JEL Classification Numbers: I120, C730; DOI: http://dx

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Computer-Based Cognitive Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Cited by 35 publications

References 30 publications

Studying the effects of computer serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic literature review

Studying the effects of computer serious games on people with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder: A systematic literature review

Examining the effects of computerised cognitive training on levels of executive function in adults with Down syndrome

Effect Assessment of a Cognitive Training Platform in Healthy Older Adults

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