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Madadi S, Musazadeh Z. (2025). Comparison of the Effectiveness of Child-Centered Neuropsychological Intervention and Spark Perceptual-Motor Exercises on Executive Functions and Attention Deficit in Preschool Children with Brain Development Delay. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 6(2), 270-287. doi:10.32592/jeche.6.2.270
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1- PhD Student in General Psychology, Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Associate professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran
2- Associate professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran
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Background and Aim: The psychological and educational effects of brain development delay (BDD) can cause significant harm to the child, family, and society. It is essential to implement appropriate intervention programs to address this problem. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises on executive functions and attention deficit in preschool children with BDD. Research Methods: This study followed a semi-experimental method, using a pre-test-post-test comparison design with a one-month follow-up and a control group. The statistical population of the research included all children aged 4-5 years with BDD in Mehr Clinic in Tehran, Iran, in 2023-2024. The sample size was 36 people selected using an available sampling method and randomly placed in three groups. Child-centered neuropsychological intervention and SPARK perceptual-motor exercises were performed in 16 sessions, twice a week for the first and second experimental groups. The research data were collected using the preschool version of the Executive Function Behavioral Rating Questionnaire-Parent Form (Gioia et al., 2003) and the Connors Behavioral Problems Scale (Connors, 1978). The analysis of variance statistical test with repeated measurements and Bonferroni's post hoc test was used. Results: Child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises have a significant effect on executive functions and attention deficit. No significant difference was observed between the effectiveness of child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises. Discussions: Therefore, child-centered neuropsychological intervention and Spark perceptual-motor exercises can be used to improve the executive functions and attention deficit of preschool children with BDD.
Keywords: Attention deficit, Brain development delay (BDD), Child-centered neuropsychological intervention, Executive functions, Spark exercise
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Received: 2024/12/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
Received: 2024/12/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/1 | Published: 2025/07/1
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