Low Visual-Perceptive Ability Cognitive Profile Places Urban Greek Kindergarten Children “At Risk” For Dyslexic Learning Difficulties
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9729009 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Eleni Bonti (0000-0002-4347-1828, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, corresponding author), Maria Tzouriadou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Μαρία Τζουριάδου (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 646-668 |
| Publication date | 2015-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education and Urban Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1245 • E-ISSN: 1552-3535 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0013124513499184 |
| OpenAlex | W2132747293 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 55 |
A low visual-perceptive cognitive profile may predispose Greek kindergarten-aged children in urban areas to develop subsequent learning difficulties. The aim of the current study was, through the use of static and nonstatic diagnostic tools and early diagnostic procedures and a special intervention program, to equalize the big declinations in the children’s performances, among the different cognitive areas, to reduce the cognitive risk factor and, possibly, to avoid the appearance of learning difficulties at a later age. The Detroit Test of Learning Aptitude–2 (DTLA-2) was used to assess 60 children aged between 6.0 and 6.3 years, and a 20-session educational intervention program was implemented. One-year follow-up (35 children) shows a better balance in their cognitive profile was achieved compared with the control group. These results underline the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention in children with specific cognitive profiles, who are “at risk” of developing subsequent learning difficulties
Aptitude · Cognition · Cognitive development · Cognitive flexibility · Cognitive test · Developmental psychology · Intervention (counseling · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |