Behavioral Management and Neuropsychological Techniques for Learning Disabilities Intervention

Authors

  • Mariuche Rodrigues de Almeida Gomides UFMG
  • Vitor Geraldi Haase
  • Gizele Alves Martins
  • Danielle Cristine Borges Piuzana Barbosa
  • Annelise Júlio-Costa UFMG

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v18i3.47032

Keywords:

Learning disabilities, neuropsychological intervention, transcoding, developmental dyslexia, mathematical learning difficulties.

Abstract

The diagnosis of developmental dyslexia is a risk factor to mathematical learning difficulties and requires specific intervention programs grounded in the cognitive profile of this clinical group. Besides the cognitive deficits, these individuals have emotional and social impairment. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a math intervention program focused on numerical transcoding ability. Behavioral management techniques were used to deal with the emotional disregulation, during the cognitive intervention. The intervention was performed with three patients diagnosed with dyslexia and symptoms of low self-efficacy, demotivation and performance anxiety. Patients participated in individual sessions of the program which was structured in 12 sessions of 60 minutes each. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, it was used pretest and posttest design. The results demonstrated that all patients had both quantitative and qualitative gain. However, some abilities did not show significative improvement. This scenario is related to pacients differences in cognitive and emotional profile.

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Published

2016-06-08

How to Cite

de Almeida Gomides, M. R., Haase, V. G., Martins, G. A., Barbosa, D. C. B. P., & Júlio-Costa, A. (2016). Behavioral Management and Neuropsychological Techniques for Learning Disabilities Intervention. Interação Em Psicologia, 18(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v18i3.47032

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Research Reports

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