Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Dynamic visual attention training using Action Video Games (AVGs) is a promising intervention for dyslexia. This study investigated the efficacy of 5 h (10 × 30 min) of AVG training in dyslexic children (aged 8–13) using ‘Fruit Ninja’, while exploring whether increasing attentional and eye...

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Autores principales:	Jessica L. Peters, Sheila G. Crewther, Melanie J. Murphy, Edith L. Bavin
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Publicado:	Nature Portfolio 2021
Materias:	Medicine R Science Q
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/f0322e3ac04349b6b487907d08c560e3
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f0322e3ac04349b6b487907d08c560e32021-12-02T17:27:03ZAction video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial10.1038/s41598-021-98146-x2045-2322https://doaj.org/article/f0322e3ac04349b6b487907d08c560e32021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98146-xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2045-2322Abstract Dynamic visual attention training using Action Video Games (AVGs) is a promising intervention for dyslexia. This study investigated the efficacy of 5 h (10 × 30 min) of AVG training in dyslexic children (aged 8–13) using ‘Fruit Ninja’, while exploring whether increasing attentional and eye movement demands enhanced AVG effectiveness. Regular (AVG-R; n = 22) and enhanced AVG training (AVG+; n = 23) were compared to a treatment-as-usual comparison group (n = 19) on reading, rapid naming, eye movements and visuo-temporal processing. Playing ‘Fruit Ninja’ for only 5 h significantly improved reading accuracy, rate, comprehension and rapid naming of both AVG groups, compared to the comparison group, though increasing attentional demands did not enhance AVG efficacy. Participants whose low contrast magnocellular-temporal processing improved most following training also showed significantly greater improvement in reading accuracy. The findings demonstrate a clear role for visual attention in reading and highlight the clinical applicability of AVGs as a fun, motivational and engaging intervention for dyslexia.Jessica L. PetersSheila G. CrewtherMelanie J. MurphyEdith L. BavinNature PortfolioarticleMedicineRScienceQENScientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
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description	Abstract Dynamic visual attention training using Action Video Games (AVGs) is a promising intervention for dyslexia. This study investigated the efficacy of 5 h (10 × 30 min) of AVG training in dyslexic children (aged 8–13) using ‘Fruit Ninja’, while exploring whether increasing attentional and eye movement demands enhanced AVG effectiveness. Regular (AVG-R; n = 22) and enhanced AVG training (AVG+; n = 23) were compared to a treatment-as-usual comparison group (n = 19) on reading, rapid naming, eye movements and visuo-temporal processing. Playing ‘Fruit Ninja’ for only 5 h significantly improved reading accuracy, rate, comprehension and rapid naming of both AVG groups, compared to the comparison group, though increasing attentional demands did not enhance AVG efficacy. Participants whose low contrast magnocellular-temporal processing improved most following training also showed significantly greater improvement in reading accuracy. The findings demonstrate a clear role for visual attention in reading and highlight the clinical applicability of AVGs as a fun, motivational and engaging intervention for dyslexia.
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author	Jessica L. Peters Sheila G. Crewther Melanie J. Murphy Edith L. Bavin
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title	Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial
title_short	Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial
title_full	Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr	Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed	Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial
title_sort	action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial
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Action video game training improves text reading accuracy, rate and comprehension in children with dyslexia: a randomized controlled trial

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