Learning Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
Learning Disorders
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to report preliminary outcomes of executive function and psychopathology symptoms of a manual-based psychological intervention for adolescents diagnosed with learning disorders- I can succeed (ICS).
Interventions
ICS is a manual-based psychological intervention aimed to address both emotional and academic-executive functions aspects of LD.It consists of acute phase (13 once a week sessions) and follow-up phase (6 sessions over 18 months). ICS focuses on developing intrapersonal skills (e.g. self awareness, goal setting, organizational skills), interpersonal skills (e.g. communication, problem solving)and school/community skills (i.e. strengthening the family-school relationship) (Kopelman-Rubin et al., 2011).
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Learning Disorder diagnosis * Normal range IQ * Regular class attendance
Exclusion criteria
* Suicidal ideation and psychosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) (Achenbach, 1991). | base line (time 0) and end of treatment (3 month) | The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is a device by which parents and teachers rate a child's problem behaviors and competencies. It consists of 112 behavioral items (and 1 open-ended item) scored on a 3-step response scale from Not true (0) to Very true or Often true (2). Subscales include Aggressive Behavior, Anxious/Depressed, Attention Problems, Delinquent Rule-Breaking Behavior, Social Problems, Somatic Complaints, Thought Problems, Withdrawn, Externalizing, Internalizing, Total Problems, plus DSM-oriented scales. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in The standardized Brain Resource cognition assessment, ''IntegNeuro,'' (Clark et al., 2006). | base line (time 0) and end of treatment (3 month) | A computerized standardized assessment of Executive Functions and Continuous Performance Test |
Countries
Israel