TY - JOUR
T1 - Visual-motor coordination computerized training improves the visuo-spatial performance in a child affected by Cri-du-Chat syndrome
AU - Pizzamiglio, Maria Rosa
AU - Nasti, Marianna
AU - Piccardi, Laura
AU - Vitturini, Claudio
AU - Morelli, Daniela
AU - Guariglia, Cecilia
PY - 2008/6
Y1 - 2008/6
N2 - The present study reports on the effects of an experimental computerized training specifically conceived for improving visual-motor coordination in a child (L.D.J.) affected by Cri-du-Chat syndrome. The child was asked to touch a picture on the screen with a coordinated hand movement to obtain the appearance of a new picture. The training was organized into four levels of increasing difficulty, which were progressively administered in different sessions. Response times and number of errors were collected at each session. The child improved in performing computerized training, becoming faster and more accurate. Unlike control participants, she also improved in performing untrained tasks, which implied similar skills. Repercussions on L.D.J.'s autonomy and communication skills in daily life are described.
AB - The present study reports on the effects of an experimental computerized training specifically conceived for improving visual-motor coordination in a child (L.D.J.) affected by Cri-du-Chat syndrome. The child was asked to touch a picture on the screen with a coordinated hand movement to obtain the appearance of a new picture. The training was organized into four levels of increasing difficulty, which were progressively administered in different sessions. Response times and number of errors were collected at each session. The child improved in performing computerized training, becoming faster and more accurate. Unlike control participants, she also improved in performing untrained tasks, which implied similar skills. Repercussions on L.D.J.'s autonomy and communication skills in daily life are described.
KW - Computerized training
KW - Cri-du-Chat syndrome
KW - Hand-eye coordination
KW - Rehabilitation training
KW - Severe mental retardation
KW - Visual-motor coordination
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U2 - 10.1097/MRR.0b013e3282fbfbde
DO - 10.1097/MRR.0b013e3282fbfbde
M3 - Article
C2 - 18467929
AN - SCOPUS:43449110727
VL - 31
SP - 151
EP - 154
JO - International Journal of Rehabilitation Research
JF - International Journal of Rehabilitation Research
SN - 0342-5282
IS - 2
ER -