Adaptation And Application of a Rehabilitation Program for Dyscalculia In Egyptian Children

Document Type : Original Article

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1 ORL Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

2 Department of Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University , Alexandria, Egypt

Abstract

Background: The term "dyscalculia" refers to a specific learning disability in mathematics, where the mathematical ability of the respective child is significantly below what one would expect in terms of age, intellect, and education, and seriously impedes academic achievement or daily life.
Objectives: The objective of this study is to adapt the "Basic Math Practice COMBO" program to test its effectiveness on Egyptian children with dyscalculia.
Patients and Methods: In this study, the participants were 50 school-age children from both sexes diagnosed with dyscalculia and were being treated at the Unit of Phoniatrics at Alexandria Main University hospital. Translation and adaptation of the "Basic Math Practice COMBO" was done. Application of the studied program with pre and post intervention assessment.
Results: statistically significant improvement of pre and post intervention scaled scores of TOMA3 (Test of Mathematical Abilities-Third Edition) subtests: Mathematically related Symbols and Concepts, Computation, Everyday Life Mathematical situations, Word Problems, and the supplemental test: Attitude Toward Math
Conclusion: This study showed effectiveness of remediation program as regards improvement of math symbols & concept, computation, math in every-day life, word problem and percentile rank. Improvement of Arabic version of TOMA3 of dyscalculia assessment post intervention.

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Egyptian Journal of Neck Surgery and Otorhinolaryngology
Volume 9, Issue 2
August 2023
Pages 37-49

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