Pitch perception deficits in nonverbal learning disability

Fernández-Prieto, Irune; Caprile, Claudia; Tinoco-González, Daniella; Ristol-Orriols, B.; López-Sala, Anna; Póo-Argüelles, Pilar; Pons, Ferrán; Navarra, Jordi

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2016.09.011

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“…This suggests that individuals with NLD have difficulty in spatial processing. 27 Neural networks involved in controlling activities are primarily located in the frontal area of the brain. These children are postulated to suffer from neurodevelopmental disorders that may be induced by delayed frontal development.…”

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<p>The Effect of Perceptual-Motor Training on Executive Functions in Children with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder</p>

Kouhbanani

Arabi

Zarenezhad

et al. 2020

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Purpose: Research shows an atypical cognitive process in children with nonverbal learning disorder (NLD) compared to typically developing children, but a wealth of information indicates that physical activity can influence cognitive processes. However, little is known about the effects of perceptual-motor training and its impact on the cognitive process of children with NLD. Thus, the major goals of this study are to compare the executive functions (EFs) in children with NLD with typically developing children and then to investigate the effect of perceptual-motor training on EFs of children with NLD. Methods: To achieve the first goal, 400 typically developing (IQ >80) and NLD children (7-13 years old) were randomly selected in the city of Mashhad, Iran, during the period 2017-2018. As for the second goal, 50 children with NLD were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. To evaluate executive functions, Delis-Kaplan executive function system test was used at the pretest, posttest, and 3-month follow-up. The experimental group received the Werner and Reini's perceptual-motor training program in sixteen 45-min sessions (three sessions per week), but the control group did not receive any intervention. Results: The results showed that children with NLD were significantly weaker than typically developing children in London Tower Test (t (38) = −4.662, p <0.01), Trail Making Test (t (33.926) = −3.11, p <0.01), Card Sorting Test (t (38) = −3.427, p <0.01), and Stroop Color Test (t (30.035) = −5.876, p <0.01). The Pilates training had an obvious effect on enhancing the performance of participants in the experimental group (p<0.001), but similar results were not observed in the control group. Conclusion: Children with NLD have problems in EFs, but perceptual-motor training can be used as an effective intervention for these children.

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<p>The Effect of Perceptual-Motor Training on Executive Functions in Children with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder</p>

Kouhbanani

Arabi

Zarenezhad

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“…Ozernov-Palchik et al [ 12 ] found that at age five, students who can discriminate between two rhythm patterns will have a better ability to transfer speech sounds to letters. Fernandez-Prieto et al [ 13 ] determined that in children with nonverbal learning disorders, pitch task performance is poorer and slower, and pitch training has shown to enhance the development of relevant skills [ 14 ]. Not only reading disorders, but researchers also found this in other types of learning disorders.…”

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Reading fluency and pitch discrimination abilities in children with learning disabilities

Lu¹,

Zhang²,

Liu³

2020

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BACKGROUND: Pitch perception and pitch matching may link to individual reading skills. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we examined pitch perception and pitch matching tasks in children with learning disabilities to determine whether there was any connection between these tests and the reading fluency in these children. METHOD: The study used different types of pitch discrimination tests and reading fluency tests to compare the two groups. RESULTS: Results indicated that the accuracy of pitch discrimination and reading fluency was significantly different in these children with learning disabilities relative to typically developing children. This study also indicated that they exhibit impaired pitch matching, which linked to their reading skills. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that processing and production of speech may be impacted by individuals’ musical pitch perception and matching ability. The results may also give us a piece of evidence that we need further research on how these deficits in musical pitch perception affect our speech and language production in children and adults.

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