Research Study for Children with Attention Difficulties
Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute are examining the effectiveness of an online reading intervention program on children who have reading and attention difficulties. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
Parent of child ages 8-12
Child has difficulty remaining focused
child speaks english
Compensation Provided
conducted in Baltimore, MD
Study Background
Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute are conducting a research study to evaluate the efficiency of our online reading intervention program on children who have a hard time paying attention.
Children who have difficulty remaining focused often have difficulty with executive functions. Executive functions (EF) is an umbrella term for cognitive abilities (e.g., working memory, speed of processing, inhibition, shifting, etc.). EF difficulties may impact reading fluency and comprehension. For example, if a child is easily distracted and unable to maintain their attention to the text, they may read more slowly and have difficulty comprehending the story.
Given their difficulties with EF, children with attention difficulties are at risk for developing reading difficulties and are less likely to see improvements in reading fluency using tradition reading interventions. In this study, we offer children affected by reading difficulties an online reading intervention program focused on reading skills and executive functions.
Participants will complete one virtual and one in-person research visit before and after 8-weeks of online training. Findings from this clinical research study will provide information on the role of executive functions in reading and reading remediation.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute are conducting a research study to evaluate the efficiency of our online reading intervention program on children who have a hard time paying attention.
Children who have difficulty remaining focused often have difficulty with executive functions. Executive functions (EF) is an umbrella term for cognitive abilities (e.g., working memory, speed of processing, inhibition, shifting, etc.). EF difficulties may impact reading fluency and comprehension. For example, if a child is easily distracted and unable to maintain their attention to the text, they may read more slowly and have difficulty comprehending the story.
Given their difficulties with EF, children with attention difficulties are at risk for developing reading difficulties and are less likely to see improvements in reading fluency using tradition reading interventions. In this study, we offer children affected by reading difficulties an online reading intervention program focused on reading skills and executive functions.
Participants will complete one virtual and one in-person research visit before and after 8-weeks of online training. Findings from this clinical research study will provide information on the role of executive functions in reading and reading remediation.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this research study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Parent of child ages 8-12
- Child has been diagnosed with ADHD or has difficulty paying attention
- Child speaks English
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Completing one virtual and one in-person research visit before and after the reading intervention program
- Participating in 8 weeks of online training
