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Cognitive training in adults with intellectual disability: pilot study applying a cognitive tele-rehabilitation program

Javier García-Alba Research and Psychology in Education Department, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Correspondencejgalba@edu.ucm.es
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Susana Rubio-Valdehita Department of Social, Work and Differential Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; ORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-2422-4458
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M. Julia Sánchez Psychology Department, Juan XXIII Roncalli Foundation, Madrid, Spain;
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Amelia I. M. García Department of Social, Work and Differential Psychology, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain; ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6878-6420
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Susanna Esteba-Castillo Specialized Department in Mental Health and Intellectual Disability, Parc Hospitalari Martí I Julia, Girona, Spain
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Marta Gómez-Caminero Psychology Department, Juan XXIII Roncalli Foundation, Madrid, Spain;
Received 27 Feb 2020
Accepted 29 Apr 2020
Published online: 19 May 2020
 
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Cognitive training in adults with intellectual disability: pilot study applying a cognitive tele-rehabilitation program

Abstract

Introduction: This pilot study analyzes the effect of a cognitive training program in adults with intellectual disability (ID).

Method: Twenty subjects (mean age 52.7 ± 9.77 years) with mild and moderate ID were divided in control and experimental group. Only the experimental group received the training program. This program was applied through the GNPT® (Guttmann, NeuroPersonalTrainer®) platform for people with ID.

Results: The results revealed a significant improvement in the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2 scores (Matrices subtest) in the experimental group [Z = 2.12; p = .03] after the intervention, indicating an enhancement in fluid ability due to effect of cognitive training program.

Conclusion: Findings provide evidence of the importance of applying these programs in a systematized way in adults with ID.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the families of participants and the participants themselves for their selfless participation in the study.

Conflict of interest

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

 

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