| Authors: |
Ritter M, Colson KA, Park J |
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| Title: |
Reading Intervention Using Interactive Metronome in Children With Language and Reading Impairment: A Preliminary Investigation |
| Source: |
Communication Disorders Quarterly 2013 34(2): 106-119 |
| Year: |
2013 |
| Research Design: |
Randomised Controlled Trial |
| Rating Score: |
05/10
This rating is confirmed
Eligibility specified - Y
Random allocation - Y
Concealed allocation - N
Baseline comparability - Y
Blind subjects - N
Blind therapists - N
Blind assessors - N
Adequate follow-up - Y
Intention-to-treat analysis - N
Between-group comparisons - Y
Point estimates and variability - Y
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| Abstract: |
This exploratory study examined the effects of Interactive Metronome (IM) when integrated with a traditional language and reading intervention on reading achievement. Forty-nine school-age children with language and reading impairments were assigned randomly to either an experimental group who received the IM treatment or to a control group who did not. Both groups received language and reading intervention, and the experimental group received an additional four hours of IM treatment during a four-week period. Although both groups made gains in reading rate/fluency and comprehension, the extent of the gains was much larger in the IM group. IM training may be useful for promoting the reading rate/fluency and comprehension of children with language and reading impairments. |
| Access: |
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