Effect of a Computerized Training Program on Improving Short-term Memory of Children with Learning Disabilities

AuthorsZahra Jafari Sarve-jahani,Mojtaba Amiri Majd, Asghar Jafari
JournalJournal of Empowering Children
Paper TypeFull Paper
Published At2015
Journal GradeISI
Journal TypeTypographic
Journal CountryIran, Islamic Republic Of

Abstract

This research investigated computerized training program effect on the increasing of short-term memory and attention improvement. The statistic population of this research involved students between 7 to 10 years old referred to the center of learning disabilities in khorramdarreh city in 1392-93 school-year. The statistic sample consisted of 27 students were selected from their names list simple randomly. The sample students divided to experimental and control groups. The experimental group was practicing in 8 sessions of 45 minutes in the computerized training program in the presence of their instructor. The collected data analyzed by analysis of covariance and t-test methods using spss-19 software. Consequently, results showed that computerized training program could increase short-term memory and attention in children with learning disabilities (p < 0/05).