THE EFFECT OF COGNITIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY ON MEMORY AND PROCESSING SPEED IN ADOLESCENTS

Abstract

This research study examines the relative effectiveness of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) in processing speed and working memory. These areas are targets of interest given current literature related to learning deficits. Research suggests the center of the deficit is related to delays in processing speed and working memory. CRT is one such intervention designed to overcome these deficits in students. In this study 1,277 adolescent children ages 10-19 were studied to determine if CRT had any effect on working memory and processing speed as measured by the Woodcock Johnson COG-III test. A quasiexperimental design was utilized examining scores pre-CRT and post-CRT. Based upon the results of this study, the gain in cognitive functioning as measured by working memory and processing speed in adolescents is statistically significant. These results support the use of CRT as needs based intervention in adolescents.

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