The research reports the results of treatment outcomes obtained from a case-study in order to improve the reading speed of an Italian student diagnosed with a Learning Disability that causes severe problems in speed and accuracy on reading task. We compared the improvements obtained in the fluency of reading texts in a 3-months-period of treatment. Based on previous studies of Allamandri (Allamandri and coll., 2007), the authors of this research believe that treatments that use computerized procedures to automate orthographic lexical and sub-lexical recognition are more effective. The study analyzes the combined use of lexical, sublexical treatment and some visuo-spatial attention tasks tailored to the reading profile of the subject. The aim of the lexical method was to automate the recognition of words in connected texts. The aim of the sub-lexical method was to automate the recognition of syllables within words in connected texts. This combination was made possible through the use of the online software service “Reading trainer” created by Patrizio Tressoldi (2011). Although this tool could be helpful for a family that cannot afford professional help or transportation to clinics, we think that incorporating this into a global approach to the problem can produce more satisfactory results. Finally, the study discusses the positive and critical aspect of this kind of treatment, and proposes some education criteria to improve the methods.
A COMBINED COMPUTERIZED APPROACH TO IMPROVE FLUENCY ON A DYSLEXIC READER. EVIDENCE FROM A CASE STUDY
PINNELLI, Stefania;Clarissa Sorrentino
2012-01-01
Abstract
The research reports the results of treatment outcomes obtained from a case-study in order to improve the reading speed of an Italian student diagnosed with a Learning Disability that causes severe problems in speed and accuracy on reading task. We compared the improvements obtained in the fluency of reading texts in a 3-months-period of treatment. Based on previous studies of Allamandri (Allamandri and coll., 2007), the authors of this research believe that treatments that use computerized procedures to automate orthographic lexical and sub-lexical recognition are more effective. The study analyzes the combined use of lexical, sublexical treatment and some visuo-spatial attention tasks tailored to the reading profile of the subject. The aim of the lexical method was to automate the recognition of words in connected texts. The aim of the sub-lexical method was to automate the recognition of syllables within words in connected texts. This combination was made possible through the use of the online software service “Reading trainer” created by Patrizio Tressoldi (2011). Although this tool could be helpful for a family that cannot afford professional help or transportation to clinics, we think that incorporating this into a global approach to the problem can produce more satisfactory results. Finally, the study discusses the positive and critical aspect of this kind of treatment, and proposes some education criteria to improve the methods.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
