F81.2
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Dyscalculics, group 1: receive the support program after a waiting period of 14 to 28 weeks.
- The support program consists of 14 intervention units of one hour as well as exercise material f
Sponsors
Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich - Eleonorenstiftung
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 27 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Signed informed consent Dyscalculia group: - Diagnosis of dyscalculia - Time and willingness to participate in the intervention (14 sessions à 1 hour) - A score below 73 points in the Basis-Math 4-8 test Control group: - No dyscalculia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Neurological disorders - Contraindication according to MR-safety guidelines of the Center for MR-Research of the University Children’s Hospital Zurich - Pregnancy - Medication that might have an impact on neuronal activity (e.g. Ritalin) - Intellectual disability (IQ < 70)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Improved performance after completing the support program, assessed by means of tests in the field of maths, assessed at all diagnostic appointments as well as at the first and the last intervention unit - Evaluation of changes in brain activity and structure induced by the support program, assessed by means of magnetic resonance imaging, assessed at all diagnostic appointments | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of: - Neuronal differences between adolescents and adults with dyscalculia and without dyscalculia - Long term neuronal and behavioural effects of the support program - Selected learning biography interviews | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactCaroline Biegel
Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich - Eleonorenstiftung
Outcome results
None listed