Journal article
Child Motivation and Family Environment Influence Outcomes of Working Memory Training in Extremely Preterm Children
L Pascoe, M Spencer-Smith, J Wiley, K Lee, G Roberts, E Josev, C Nosarti, M Seal, N Georgiou-Karistianis, LW Doyle, D Thompson, P Anderson
Journal of Cognitive Enhancement | SPRINGERNATURE | Published : 2019
Abstract
Cognitive training can improve working memory in children at risk of working memory difficulties; however, response to training can vary and doubt exists if working memory improvements can be sustained long- term. This study aimed to explore whether child motivation and family environment are associated with working memory trajectories in children born extremely preterm or extremely low birth weight. Forty-five 7-year-old children completed Cogmed Working Memory Training® at home over 5–7 weeks. Children and their families completed working memory tests and child motivation and family environment questionnaires at baseline, with working memory further tested 2 weeks, 12 months and 24 months ..
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Awarded by Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida
Funding Acknowledgements
This research was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC: Project Grant 1028422, Centre of Research Excellence in Newborn Medicine (1060733), Program Grant 606789, Senior Research Fellowship 1081288, Career Development Fellowship 1085754), Monash University and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute is supported by the Royal Children's Hospital, The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne and the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program.