Effectiveness of Computer-Based Cognitive Intervention on Explicit and Implicit Memory and Mental Maintenance Ability in Children with Autism

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Amin University of Law Enforcement Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sirjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sirjan, Iran.

Abstract

Introduction: Autism disorder as a neuro-developmental disorder is always associated with weaknesses in memory and mental retention in children with this disorder. Therefore, the present study aims to determine the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive intervention on explicit and implicit memory and ability. Mental maintenance was performed in children with autism.
Method: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the research included all the children with autism disorder in 2023 to the medical centers in Tehran. Among them, 30 children were purposefully selected and randomly placed in two experimental groups (15) and control (15). Computer-based cognitive intervention was given individually in 10 sessions of 50 minutes during four weeks on the experimental group. Done. Accomplished. If the control group did not receive any intervention in the field of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation. Research tools included open and latent memory tests and mental fluid maintenance task. Data analysis was done using covariance analysis tests in SPSS version 26 software.
Findings: The results showed that computer-based cognitive intervention was significant in improving explicit and implicit memory and mental maintenance in children with autism (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Considering that one of the most important goals of education and rehabilitation of children with autism is their cognitive improvement. The use of computer-based cognitive intervention will be useful for improving their explicit and implicit memory and their ability to keep their minds.

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History

  • Receive Date: 15 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 18 March 2024
  • Accept Date: 05 May 2024

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