Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children
Abstract Background Dyscalculia, a specific learning disorder per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth Edition (DSM-5), involves difficulties in math domains. Research on working memory’s link to dyscalculia is crucial for effective interventions in children with the disorder. This study aims...
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| author | Salma Gamal Abdelgelil Mohammed Sayed Mohammed Saeed Kadah Ahmed Nabil Khattab Hedia Muhey ElNeshwey |
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| description | Abstract Background Dyscalculia, a specific learning disorder per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth Edition (DSM-5), involves difficulties in math domains. Research on working memory’s link to dyscalculia is crucial for effective interventions in children with the disorder. This study aims to examine the cognitive characteristics of Egyptian children with developmental dyscalculia by evaluating their performance in verbal and visuospatial working memory. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Unit of Phoniatrics, Ain Shams University. The study included 60 children, aged 8–11 years, split into two groups: 30 diagnosed with dyscalculia (with or without dyslexia), and 30 with typical development, matched for age and sex, and without any communication, language, speech, or learning disabilities. Both tests—the Test of Mathematical Abilities (TOMA-3) and the working memory test—were administered to both groups. Results and conclusion Cases group show notably lower scores on tests measuring dyscalculia and working memory when compared to the control group. The highest percentage of impairment observed is in visual memory. However, there is no clinically significant difference between phonological (auditory) memory and visual memory. The correlation analysis indicated that the visuospatial sketchpad correlates with mathematical symbols and computations, while the phonological (auditory memory) shows a significant positive correlation with word problems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c52cf92d5a9647ec9084bfea674335cd2024-12-01T12:07:31ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology2090-85392024-11-0140111310.1186/s43163-024-00732-zExploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian childrenSalma Gamal Abdelgelil Mohammed0Sayed Mohammed Saeed Kadah1Ahmed Nabil Khattab2Hedia Muhey ElNeshwey3Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar UniversityENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al Azhar UniversityENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Phoniatric Unit, Ain Shams UnivesrsityENT Department, Faculty of Medicine, Phoniatric Unit, Ain Shams UnivesrsityAbstract Background Dyscalculia, a specific learning disorder per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth Edition (DSM-5), involves difficulties in math domains. Research on working memory’s link to dyscalculia is crucial for effective interventions in children with the disorder. This study aims to examine the cognitive characteristics of Egyptian children with developmental dyscalculia by evaluating their performance in verbal and visuospatial working memory. A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Unit of Phoniatrics, Ain Shams University. The study included 60 children, aged 8–11 years, split into two groups: 30 diagnosed with dyscalculia (with or without dyslexia), and 30 with typical development, matched for age and sex, and without any communication, language, speech, or learning disabilities. Both tests—the Test of Mathematical Abilities (TOMA-3) and the working memory test—were administered to both groups. Results and conclusion Cases group show notably lower scores on tests measuring dyscalculia and working memory when compared to the control group. The highest percentage of impairment observed is in visual memory. However, there is no clinically significant difference between phonological (auditory) memory and visual memory. The correlation analysis indicated that the visuospatial sketchpad correlates with mathematical symbols and computations, while the phonological (auditory memory) shows a significant positive correlation with word problems.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-024-00732-zDyscalculiaWorking memoryPhonological loopVisual sketch padCognitive abilitiesTOMA-3 test |
| spellingShingle | Salma Gamal Abdelgelil Mohammed Sayed Mohammed Saeed Kadah Ahmed Nabil Khattab Hedia Muhey ElNeshwey Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology Dyscalculia Working memory Phonological loop Visual sketch pad Cognitive abilities TOMA-3 test |
| title | Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children |
| title_full | Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children |
| title_short | Exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in Egyptian children |
| title_sort | exploring the relationship between dyscalculia and working memory in egyptian children |
| topic | Dyscalculia Working memory Phonological loop Visual sketch pad Cognitive abilities TOMA-3 test |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-024-00732-z |
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