Computer-Based Cognitive Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Author:

Siberski James1,Shatil Evelyn2,Siberski Carol3,Eckroth-Bucher Margie4,French Aubrey5,Horton Sara6,Loefflad Rachel F.7,Rouse Phillip8

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor Gerontology, Misericordia University, Dallas, PA, USA

2. Chief Scientist, Head of Cognitive Science, CogniFit Inc, Hafia, Israel

3. Private practice Geriatric Care Manager, Nanticoke, PA, USA

4. Professor Department of Nursing, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA, USA

5. Program specialist at the Institute for Human Resources and Services, Kingston, PA, USA

6. Social Worker, Long Term Care, West Wyoming, PA, USA

7. Recreational Therapist, Dallas Pa. USA

8. Private Practice License Psychologist Sunbury Pa. USA

Abstract

Background: There is a growing focus in the United States on preserving cognitive functioning. However, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are not provided with opportunities to prevent cognitive decline. To investigate whether participants with ID/DD would improve in cognitive function after cognitive training, a cognitive training group (N = 11) was compared to 2 control groups, a computer games group (N = 11) and a waitlist group (N = 10) on performance on 15 cognitive functions. Findings: (1) Very high adherence rates (94%) of the sample and 100% of the cognitive training group indicate that when given adequate individual support, adults with ID/DD can successfully use a cognitive stimulation program. (2) No significant between- or within-group effects were observed for cognitive training when a stringent α, corrected for multiple comparisons, was used. (3) Trends of improvement in cognitive function were observed for the cognitive training group.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,Geriatrics and Gerontology,Clinical Psychology,General Neuroscience

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