Preventing academic difficulties in preterm children: An adaptive working memory training intervention. [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Anderson (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Deanne Thompson ,  A/Pr Gehan Roberts ,  A/Pr Katherine Lee ,  Dr Chiara Nosarti
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Brief description Preterm children exhibit high rates of learning disability which has considerable social and economic consequences. It is proposed that these learning difficulties are related to reduced working memory capacity. This randomised controlled trial will investigate the ability of an established working memory training program to improve academic functioning and prevent learning disability in children born extremely preterm. Neuroimaging will be performed to study functional neuroplasticity associated with improved working memory capacity.

Funding Amount $AUD 711,566.68

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant