Efficacy of dynamic visuo-attentional interventions for reading in dyslexic and neurotypical children: A systematic review

Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews
Jessica L PetersSheila G Crewther

Abstract

Dyslexia is associated with phonological and visuo-attentional deficits. Phonological interventions improve word accuracy and letter-sound knowledge, but not reading fluency. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of dynamic computerized visuo-attentional interventions aimed at improving reading for dyslexic and neurotypical children aged 5-15. Literature searches in Medline, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Scopus, ERIC, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library identified 1266 unique articles, of which 18 met inclusion criteria (620 participants; 91.40% dyslexic). Three types of visuo-attentional interventions were identified. Results show that visual perceptual training (n = 5) benefited reading fluency and comprehension, visually-based reading acceleration programs (n = 8) improved reading accuracy and rate, and action video games (n = 5) increased rate and fluency. Visuo-attentional interventions are effective options for treating childhood dyslexia, improving reading generally equal to or greater than other strategies. Initial evidence indicates that visuo-attentional interventions may be efficacious in different orthographies, and improve reading for at least two months after intervention. Larger sample interventions on ...Continue Reading

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Aug 14, 2019·Applied Neuropsychology. Child·Maria Pia Bucci
Oct 4, 2019·Journal of Psychopharmacology·Sandro FranceschiniAndrea Facoetti
Apr 3, 2020·Psychological Research·Sandro FranceschiniAndrea Facoetti
Mar 21, 2020·Frontiers in Human Neuroscience·Jessica Lee PetersSheila Gillard Crewther
Dec 12, 2020·Scientific Reports·Jessica L PetersSheila G Crewther
May 20, 2021·Reading Research Quarterly·Yaacov PetscherRichard K Wagner
May 12, 2019·Neuropsychologia·Sara BertoniAndrea Facoetti
Jan 5, 2022·Human Brain Mapping·Nikolay TaranTzipi Horowitz-Kraus

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