A Computerised Test for Assessing the Early Reading Skills

This study was to develop a computerised test with an adapted peripheral to assess the emerging literacy knowledge of children with mobility difficulties. The software was implemented using a game-like design controllable by a peripheral device without needing fine movements.

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Key information

Conditions

Learning Disorders Communication Disorders Learning Disabilities Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurodevelopmental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

4 year–17 year

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

Conventional tests for assessing the early reading skills of preschool children on school entry are not accessible to children with mobility limitations. This paper presents a game-like computerised test featuring an appealing scenario that is accessible to these children. It was developed on a platform that creates 2D vector graphics and contains three phases of interactive content accessible through an adapted peripheral. Conventional tests were also used to validate the effectiveness of the game. The two types of tests had the same degree of predictive power when completed by thirty three preschool children without mobility impairment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

G1 and G2: preschool children; no motor difficulties and normal school performance.
G3: with moderate mobility impairment; similar cognitive ages and notions of writing to the participants of groups G1 and G2; children between seven and seventeen years old.

Exclusion criteria

G1 and G2: children who often miss classes; children between four and seven years.
G3: no moderate mobility impairment

Treatment and study plan

synthetic test

Other

The children performed the synthetic test with no time restriction.

computerised test

Other

The children performed the computerised test with no time restriction.

Primary outcomes

Reading skills

Time frame: 2 days

The tests determine whether children can differentiate between the letters of the alphabet and squiggles, numbers, and mathematical signs (first phase); can realise that the same word can be written using uppercase, lowercase, and cursive letters (second phase); know the correct number of letters required to graphically represent the sounds used in speech (third phase). The numbers of incorrect choices made by children during the three phases of the computerised test (G1, G2 and G3) and the synthetic test (G1 and G2) are quantified.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Mogi das Cruzes

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Computerised Test for Assessing the Early Reading Skills of Children With Mobility Limitations

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jun 13, 2016
Registry last updated: Jun 13, 2016

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